DNSFilter Alternatives

DNSFilter is described as 'Cloud-delivered DNS based content filtering and threat protection service that protects an unlimited amount of networks without the need for any in-house hardware or appliances' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DNSFilter, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best DNSFilter alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to DNSFilter are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, MullvadDNS and Quad9.

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. UncensoredDNS icon
     2 likes

    UncensoredDNS is the name of a DNS service which consists of two uncensored DNS servers. The servers are available for use by anyone, free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Alternate DNS icon
     5 likes

    Free to use public DNS servers which filter unwanted advertisements and malware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. SafeDNS icon
     22 likes

    SafeDNS provides sophisticated cloud-based and software solutions for web content filtering which increase users' safety online by blocking botnets, malware and phishing resources, filter out most advertising and content users consider inappropriate.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. DNSX3 icon
     1 like

    DNS-as-a-Service. Private DNS Recursive Servers. Security, Privacy, Performance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6.  3 likes

    Stubby is the name given to a mode of using getdns which enables it to act as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Freenom World is a fast and anonymous Public DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. ApateDNS icon
     1 like

    ApateDNS™ is a tool for controlling DNS responses though an easy-to-use GUI. As a phony DNS server, ApateDNS spoofs DNS responses to a user-specified IP address by listening on UDP port 53 on the local machine. ApateDNS also automatically sets the local DNS to localhost.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. DNSSense icon
     1 like

    The main purpose of DNSSense is to provide advanced DNS security solutions that detect and block malicious network activities, such as malware, ransomware, and phishing, by analyzing and classifying DNS traffic in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. 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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