NextDNS Manager Alternatives

NextDNS Manager is described as 'With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to NextDNS Manager for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Android and Mac apps. The best NextDNS Manager alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NextDNS Manager are 1.1.1.1, RethinkDNS, DNS4EU and AdGuard DNS.

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NextDNS Manager alternatives page was last updated Jun 6, 2025
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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.

    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 NextDNS Manager

     

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

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

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceNextDNS Manager is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedNextDNS Manager 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 NextDNS Manager

     

    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to NextDNS Manager.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryNextDNS Manager is Free and Open Source
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightNextDNS Manager is not according to our users
  4. 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
    RethinkDNS screenshot 3

    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 NextDNS Manager

     
  5. Ad
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    AdGuard DNS icon
    AdGuard DNS

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

    https://adguard-dns.io
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  6. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

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    Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.

    49 DNS4EU alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    DNS4EU screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  European data privacy
    5.  GDPR Compliant
    6.  Dns

    DNS4EU VS NextDNS Manager

     
  7. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

     33 likes
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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.

    33 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 NextDNS Manager

     

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

    • AdGuard DNS is Freemium and ProprietaryNextDNS Manager is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard DNS is Privacy focused and LightweightNextDNS Manager is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    48 Quad9 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    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 NextDNS Manager

     
  10. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

     19 likes
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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.

    47 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.  DNS Resolver
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  DNS Server
    5.  No Logs
    6.  DNS over HTTPS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Anonymous Proxy
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  DNS-over-TLS

    MullvadDNS VS NextDNS Manager

     
  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.

    27 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 NextDNS Manager

     

    • Control D is the most popular commercial alternative to NextDNS Manager.

    • Control D is Paid and Open SourceNextDNS Manager is Free and Open Source
    • Control D is Privacy focused and LightweightNextDNS Manager is not according to our users
  12. InviZible Pro icon

    InviZible Pro

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    InviZible Pro uses DNSCrypt Protocol, Tor and i2pd (I2P Daemon) (PurpleI2P) to achieve maximum security, privacy and comfortable use of the Internet.

    25 InviZible Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Android
    • I2P
    • Tor
    InviZible Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Anonymous Proxy
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Switch DNS servers
    12.  DNS over HTTPS

    InviZible Pro VS NextDNS Manager

     
  13. 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 NextDNS Manager

     
  14. DNS66 icon

    DNS66

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    DNS66 blocks advertisements on Android by intercepting DNS requests using Android's VPN layer and blocking requests for blacklisted hosts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    DNS66 screenshot 1
    DNS66 screenshot 2
    DNS66 screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The developer has announced that he's stopped working on DNS66: https://github.com/julian-klode/dns66/discussions/480

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Adblocking via DNS
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  DNS Proxy
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No Logs

    DNS66 VS NextDNS Manager

     
  15. 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.

    39 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 NextDNS Manager

     
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