DNS.Watch AlternativesDNS Resolvers and other similar apps like DNS.Watch

DNS.Watch is described as 'An alternate free recursive DNS provider that does not log, filter, or hijack (redirect NXDOMAIN responses)' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DNS.Watch, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best DNS.Watch alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to DNS.Watch are 1.1.1.1, Blokada, AdGuard DNS and Quad9.

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An alternate free recursive DNS provider that does not log, filter, or hijack (redirect NXDOMAIN responses).

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DNS.Watch alternatives page was last updated Aug 28, 2022
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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.

    140 NextDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  Dns
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Malware Analysis

    NextDNS VS DNS.Watch

     

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to DNS.Watch.

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

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceDNS.Watch is Free and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedDNS.Watch 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.

    68 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 1
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 2
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Dns
    4.  Encrypted VPN
    5.  DNS Proxy
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Web filter
    8.  DNS over HTTPS
    9.  DNS-over-TLS
    10.  Built-in routing

    1.1.1.1 VS DNS.Watch

     

    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to DNS.Watch.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryDNS.Watch is Free and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightDNS.Watch is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    95 Blokada alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Blokada screenshot 1
    Blokada screenshot 2
    Blokada screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Switch DNS servers
    3.  Custom DNS
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode

    Blokada VS DNS.Watch

     
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  6. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

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    Control all web traffic on your devices, block ads, trackers, and malicious domains. Make the Internet safe for everyone at home or at work.

    30 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  DNS Resolver
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Logs
    7.  Dark Mode

    AdGuard DNS VS DNS.Watch

     

    • AdGuard DNS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to DNS.Watch.

    • AdGuard DNS is Freemium and ProprietaryDNS.Watch is Free and Proprietary
    • AdGuard DNS is Privacy focused and LightweightDNS.Watch is not according to our users
  7. 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.

    46 Quad9 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  Content Filtering
    3.  DNS-over-TLS
    4.  DNSSEC
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Non profit
    8.  DNS over HTTPS
    9.  DNS filtering

    Quad9 VS DNS.Watch

     
  8. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

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    Our public DNS service offers DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT), with QNAME minimization and basic ad blocking.

    46 MullvadDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  No Logs
    5.  DNS over HTTPS
    6.  DNS-over-TLS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Anonymous Proxy
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Content blocking

    MullvadDNS VS DNS.Watch

     
  10. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

     106 likes
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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cisco Umbrella Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Wiki-like interface
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    Cisco Umbrella VS DNS.Watch

     
  11. Control D icon

    Control D

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    Control D is a completely customizable DNS service with superpowers. You can use ControlD to block unwanted categories of sites (like ads or porn), popular online services like Facebook or TikTok, or any domain of your choice.

    24 Control D alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    Control D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS over HTTPS
    2.  DNS Resolver
    3.  DNS-over-TLS
    4.  DNS Server
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  DNS Proxy
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free

    Control D VS DNS.Watch

     

    • Control D is the most popular commercial alternative to DNS.Watch.

    • Control D is Paid and Open SourceDNS.Watch is Free and Proprietary
    • Control D is Privacy focused and LightweightDNS.Watch is not according to our users
  12. Google Public DNS icon

    Google Public DNS

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    A free, global DNS resolution service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

    37 Google Public DNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Google Public DNS screenshot 1

    Google Public DNS Features

    1.  DNS Server

    Google Public DNS VS DNS.Watch

     
  13. OpenNIC icon

    OpenNIC

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    OpenNIC is a user-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries.

    43 OpenNIC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    OpenNIC Homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  Based on Blockchain
    3.  Distributed network
    4.  Custom Domain
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    OpenNIC VS DNS.Watch

     
  14. AhaDNS icon

    AhaDNS

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    A zero logging DNS with support for DNS-over-HTTPS & DNS-over-TLS.

    29 AhaDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Features

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  DNS Server

    AhaDNS VS DNS.Watch

     
  15. CleanBrowsing icon

    CleanBrowsing

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    CleanBrowsing is a family and kid-safe way to browse the web without surprises. It Automatically blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing and the core of the web to load safely. Easy setup in 5 minutes with nothing to install.

    35 CleanBrowsing alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    CleanBrowsing screenshot 1

    CleanBrowsing Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Porn filter
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Dns
    5.  Anti Porn
    6.  Web filter
    7.  DNS Proxy
    8.  Content Filtering

    CleanBrowsing VS DNS.Watch

     
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