DNS66 AlternativesAd Blockers & Firewalls like DNS66

DNS66 is described as 'Blocks advertisements on Android by intercepting DNS requests using Android's VPN layer and blocking requests for blacklisted hosts' and is a Ad Blocker in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DNS66 for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Mac apps. The best DNS66 alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DNS66 are NextDNS, AdAway, RethinkDNS and Blokada.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    124 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Pop up blocker
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Logs
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy

    AdGuard VS DNS66

     

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to DNS66.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DNS66.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceDNS66 is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightDNS66 is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    141 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.  Security-focused
    4.  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.  Dark Mode

    NextDNS VS DNS66

     

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to DNS66.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceDNS66 is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedDNS66 is not according to our users
  4. AdAway icon

    AdAway

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    An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

    97 AdAway alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AdAway screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Traffic Monitoring
    10.  File Hosting

    AdAway VS DNS66

     
    Comments about AdAway as an Alternative to DNS66
    timgray
    Negative •Jan 15, 2018
    -2

    Requires rooting the phone.

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    • Most users think AdAway is a great DNS66 alternative.

    • AdAway is Free and Open SourceDNS66 is also Free and Open Source
    • AdAway is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDNS66 is not according to our users
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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  6. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

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    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    45 RethinkDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    RethinkDNS screenshot 1
    RethinkDNS screenshot 2
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  Firewall
    5.  Dns
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Bypass Censorship
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No Logs

    RethinkDNS VS DNS66

     
  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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Blokada screenshot 1
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    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 DNS66

     
  8. TrackerControl icon

    TrackerControl

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    TrackerControl allows users to monitor and control the widespread, ongoing, hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behaviour ('tracking').

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    TrackerControl screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required

    TrackerControl VS DNS66

     
  10. NextDNS Manager icon

    NextDNS Manager

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    With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    NextDNS Manager screenshot 1
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    NextDNS Manager VS DNS66

     
  11. Nebulo icon

    Nebulo

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    Nebulo is a DNS changer which implements DNS-over-HTTPs and DNS-over-TLS to safely send your DNS requests to the target server.

    21 Nebulo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Nebulo screenshot 1
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    Nebulo screenshot 3

    Nebulo Features

    1.  Custom DNS
    2.  DNS-over-TLS
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Adblocking via DNS
    5.  DNS over HTTPS
    6.  Dns
    7.  DNS Proxy

    Nebulo VS DNS66

     
    Comments about Nebulo as an Alternative to DNS66
    Shoji
    Negative •Sep 30, 2020
    -1

    not specifically host blocker, more into for HTTPS or secure access

    DNS66 Icon
    Nebulo icon
    • Nebulo is Free and Open SourceDNS66 is also Free and Open Source
  12. personalDNSfilter icon

    personalDNSfilter

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    personalDNSfilter is a DNS filter proxy written in Java. It hooks into the domain name (DNS) resolution and returns the loopback address for filtered hosts.

    12 personalDNSfilter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Main UI
    Advanced Settings
    DNS Setting

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    4.  Custom DNS
    5.  DNS Proxy
    6.  Switch DNS servers
    7.  DNS filtering

    personalDNSfilter VS DNS66

     
  13. keweonDNS icon

    keweonDNS

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    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    45 keweonDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Logs
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  GDPR Compliant
    9.  DNS over HTTPS
    10.  DNS Server
    11.  Adblocking via DNS
    12.  Dns

    keweonDNS VS DNS66

     
  14. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
    One Tap System Tor to run all your apps natively through Tor
    Stats Galore

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall VS DNS66

     
  15. DNSNet icon

    DNSNet

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    Based on DNS66, this projects aims to continue the goals of the original app with modern Android development practices.

    25 DNSNet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    DNSNet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dns

    DNSNet VS DNS66

     
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