DNS Optimizer Alternatives

DNS Optimizer is described as 'Effortlessly switch between DNS servers, benchmark their performance, and customize your DNS settings to optimize your internet connection. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DNS Optimizer for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Mac apps. The best DNS Optimizer alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DNS Optimizer are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, AdGuard DNS and Blokada.

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  1. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to DNS Optimizer.

    • NextDNS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DNS Optimizer.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceDNS Optimizer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Security-focusedDNS Optimizer is not according to our users
  2. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

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    Designed by CloudFlare, this DNS resolver focuses on speed and privacy, ensuring no user data is sold. Mobile apps extend protections with WARP VPN, enhancing browsing security, performance, and offering anti-malware features. Aimed at tech-savvy and general audiences alike.

    69 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to DNS Optimizer.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryDNS Optimizer is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

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    Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard DNS

    Cloud DNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains for all devices, provides real-time request stats, customizable filtering, parental controls, and a web dashboard. Compatible with routers, enables safer browsing, and ensures...

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    AdGuard DNS

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    Cloud DNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains for all devices, provides real-time request stats, customizable filtering, parental controls, and a web dashboard. Compatible with routers, enables safer browsing, and ensures a privacy-focused internet experience.

    35 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • AdGuard DNS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to DNS Optimizer.

    • AdGuard DNS is Freemium and ProprietaryDNS Optimizer is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Blokada icon

    Blokada

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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. Control D icon

    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.

    29 Control D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
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  10. Quad9 icon

    Quad9

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    Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.

    50 Quad9 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  12. CIRA Canadian Shield icon

    CIRA Canadian Shield

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    CIRA Canadian Shield protects you from online threats such as malicious domains, phishing websites and helps to keep your personal data private. It also provides DNS privacy by keeping your DNS requests in Canada.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Windows
    • Mac
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  13. Trust DNS icon

    Trust DNS

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    Trust DNS is a free tool that helps bypass censorship, access blocked websites, & browse privately via anonymous DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  14. Encrypted DNS icon

    Encrypted DNS

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    Encrypted DNS adds an extra security layer on top of regular security measures in network browsing. It will utilize knowledge of known cyber threats by CERT-EE and block at the level of DNS the access to threats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  15. HaGeZi DNS

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    HaGeZi DNS offers free, non-commercial public DNS resolvers designed and operated by a private individual for the European community. It provides robust DNS-based blocking of ads, trackers, scam, phishing, fake, and malware domains - helping users achieve greater privacy and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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