Control D
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Control D is a modern and customizable DNS service that blocks threats, unwanted content and ads - on all devices. Onboard in minutes, and forget about it.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Open Source (MIT)
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
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Criteria I look for universally for my lists are as follows:
— Open source code: publicly audited
— Privacy-focus: minimal data collection, encryption by default
— Security-focus: 2FA available, encryption by default
— Zero Knowledge end-to-end encryption (E2EE) when appropriate
— Cross-platform or progressive web apps (PWAs) + cloud backup/sync
— Freemium subscription model, so basic features are always available for free
— Oligarchy / Big Tech alternative
— Absence of “dark” or deceptive patterns
Criteria specifically for this list:
— Established companies with a strong reputation
— Provides a “it just works” experience for the user: minimal configuration, user friendly
— Features available can easily replace Big Tech’s popular apps
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CONTROL D, Inc. Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Freemium product.Pricing
Subscription ranging between $2 and $4 per month + free version with limited functionality.Written in
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Comments and Reviews
Control D features a Family Friendly standard configuration. Unfortunately, it did not block the proxy service that I tested.
Nice free DNS resolver with encryption, no logs and blocking options. This is a DNS and not a proxy, it won't change your IP or the geolocation information provided by your browser API in any way. So don't use it to disguise your location as the other review suggests!
A more feature-complete option is NextDNS but for a quick free setup without request limits this is perfect.
Blocks ads and malware, and changes my location without a VPN.
It's unlike any other service out there.