Google Public DNS Alternatives

Google Public DNS is described as 'A free, global DNS resolution service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider' and is a popular DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Public DNS, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Google Public DNS alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Google Public DNS are 1.1.1.1, AdGuard DNS, DNS4EU and Control D.

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  1. DNSFilter icon
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    DNSFilter is a 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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. 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
     
  3. Blocky icon
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    Blocky is a DNS proxy and ad-blocker for the local network written in Go with following features:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Docker
     
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    A public DNS service based in the UK, offering no tracking, no logging, and DNSSEC validation for enhanced security and privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Free DNS service.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. UncensoredDNS icon
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    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
     
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    DNSReactor provides FREE Public DNS servers that you can use as an alternative to your local isp DNS servers. Take advantage of this FREE added layer of security NOW.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. DNSX3 icon
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    DNS-as-a-Service. Private DNS Recursive Servers. Security, Privacy, Performance.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Make sure no one can see, track or exploit your browsing data ever again. Encrypt the entire Domain Name System (DNS) level of your computer or any smart device with Transport Layer Security (TLS)[1].

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    SmartViper is a web mining company dedicated to analyze web pages. They let anyone use their DNS servers for free. They log personal information with their website but it’s not clear what they log with their DNS service. They don’t share that information with third parties.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. DNS Redirector icon
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    Runs as a Windows service, supports any TCP/IP device. Display a blocked page as result of any domain name matched in the keywords list. Prevent installation of file sharing/P2P clients, spyware, or other malicious software - a technique referred to as DNS sinkhole or blackhole.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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