DNS Proxy Alternatives

DNS Proxy is described as 'Simple DNS proxy with DoH, DoT, and DNSCrypt support' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to DNS Proxy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best DNS Proxy alternative is YogaDNS, which is free. Other great apps like DNS Proxy are Simple DNSCrypt, DNSCrypt Proxy, Technitium DNS Server and Encrypted DNS Server.

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Simple DNS proxy with DoH, DoT, and DNSCrypt support.

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DNS Proxy alternatives page was last updated Jan 11, 2025
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  1. YogaDNS icon

    YogaDNS

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    YogaDNS automatically intercepts DNS requests at the system level and allows you to process them over user-defined DNS servers using modern protocols and flexible rules.

    12 YogaDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    YogaDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dns leak blockage
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Encrypted Connection
    4.  DNS Caching
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  DNSSEC
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  DNS filtering
    10.  DNS Proxy
    11.  Anti Tampering
    12.  Enctrypted dns requests

    YogaDNS VS DNS Proxy

     

    • YogaDNS is the most popular Windows alternative to DNS Proxy.

    • YogaDNS is the most popular free alternative to DNS Proxy.

    • YogaDNS is Freemium and ProprietaryDNS Proxy is Free and Open Source
    • YogaDNS is Privacy focused and LightweightDNS Proxy is not according to our users
  2. Simple DNSCrypt icon

    Simple DNSCrypt

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    Simple DNSCrypt is a simple management tool to configure DNSCrypt Proxy on windows based systems.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Menu

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Dns

    Simple DNSCrypt VS DNS Proxy

     

    • Simple DNSCrypt is the most popular Open Source alternative to DNS Proxy.

    • Simple DNSCrypt is Free and Open SourceDNS Proxy is also Free and Open Source
  4. DNSCrypt Proxy icon

    DNSCrypt Proxy

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    DNSCrypt-Proxy 2 is a command-line proxy for Linux, BSD, Windows, MacOS, Android and more. It bridges applications expecting regular DNS with servers supporting encrypted DNS (DNSCrypt and DoH). DNSCrypt-Proxy can also display the DNS activity, cache results to improve speed...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD

    DNSCrypt Proxy Features

    1.  DNS-over-TLS
    2.  DNS Caching
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS Proxy
    5.  DNS filtering
    6.  DNS Server

    DNSCrypt Proxy VS DNS Proxy

     

    • DNSCrypt Proxy is the most popular Android, Mac & Linux alternative to DNS Proxy.

    • DNSCrypt Proxy is Free and Open SourceDNS Proxy is also Free and Open Source
  5. Technitium DNS Server icon

    Technitium DNS Server

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    Technitium DNS Server is an open source tool that can be used as a personal local DNS server for privacy & security. It includes Ad blocking feature combined with DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS support.

    27 Technitium DNS Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Technitium DNS Server screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  DHCP Server
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Custom DNS
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  DNS Proxy
    7.  Website testing

    Technitium DNS Server VS DNS Proxy

     
  6. Encrypted DNS Server icon

    Encrypted DNS Server

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    An easy to install, high-performance, zero maintenance proxy to run an encrypted DNS server.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Encrypted DNS Server screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dns

    Encrypted DNS Server VS DNS Proxy

     

    • Encrypted DNS Server is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to DNS Proxy.

    • Encrypted DNS Server is Free and Open SourceDNS Proxy is also Free and Open Source
    • Encrypted DNS Server is Privacy focusedDNS Proxy is not according to our users
  7. OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy icon

    OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy

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    dnscrypt-proxy - A tool for securing communications between a client and a DNS resolver

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy screenshot 1

    OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  DNS Proxy
    3.  Network Tools

    OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy VS DNS Proxy

     

  9. DNSCrypt Windows Service Manager

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    This little program will assist in setting up DNSCrypt as a service, configure it and change network adapter DNS settings to use DNSCrypt. It is built on the idea behind dnscrypt-winclient and includes a few elements from this program.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Application interface
    Discontinued

    DNSCrypt Windows Service Manager hasn't been updated since October 8, 2014.

    DNSCrypt Windows Service Manager Features

    1.  Dns

    DNSCrypt Windows Service Manager VS DNS Proxy

     
  10. DNSCrypt Proxy Client icon

    DNSCrypt Proxy Client

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    The purpose of this application is to allow the user to have a better experience controlling the DNSCrypt proxy on Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DNSCrypt Proxy Client screenshot 1

    DNSCrypt Proxy Client Features

    1.  Portable

    DNSCrypt Proxy Client VS DNS Proxy

     
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