NextDNS AlternativesTop Ad Blockers & DNS Resolvers like NextDNS
NextDNS is described as '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' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to NextDNS for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Linux, Mac and Windows apps. The best NextDNS alternative is Pi-hole, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NextDNS are Portmaster, AdGuard, Adblock Plus and SponsorBlock.
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NextDNS alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers, but if you're looking for DNS Resolvers or Privacy Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to NextDNS.- Ad Blocker
- Freemium • Open Source
- 42 Pi-hole alternatives
Block ads for all your devices without the need to install client-side software. The Pi-hole blocks ads at the DNS-level, so all your devices are protected.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- CentOS
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- Raspberry Pi OS
- Raspberry Pi
Comments about Pi-hole as an Alternative to NextDNS
The same in both purpose and method
- 31 Portmaster alternatives
Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- 123 AdGuard alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Cyprus
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Vivaldi
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Yandex Browser
- Opera
- Mozilla Firefox
- Snapcraft
- Microsoft Edge
- Android TV
Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to NextDNS
smed79AdGuard is an Adblock browser extension not a DNS service.
- 124 Adblock Plus alternatives
Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- iPad
- Microsoft Edge
- Internet Explorer
- Vivaldi Browser
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Yandex.Browser
- Opera
- Firefox
Comments about Adblock Plus as an Alternative to NextDNS
Most Recent CommentxoloitzcuintliAdblock Plus is a browser extension, not a DNS.
Alwyn-van-DeventerJust an extension, not system-wide filtering at DNS level
adblock is not a DNS service itself, it only uses DNS
SponsorBlock is a browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Opera
- Mozilla Firefox
Comments about SponsorBlock as an Alternative to NextDNS
Alwyn-van-DeventerNot a DNS-level filtering tool - just an adblocker
- 45 RethinkDNS alternatives
An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Comments about RethinkDNS as an Alternative to NextDNS
Shaz ShahLike NextDNS, RethinkDNS is a DNS resolver that aim to provide a safer and more private browsing experience by offering ad-blocking and tracking protection. On the plus side it is open source and the free tier with unlimited queries. The free tier of NextDNS is limited to (I think) 300,000 queries. If you want a free and open source alternative this is it. At the time of writing, their website does state that paid plans are on their way.
- 68 1.1.1.1 alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Comments about 1.1.1.1 as an Alternative to NextDNS
Top Positive CommentA dns service - nothing else listed is
Top Negative CommentDoesn't block tracking or ads
Most Recent CommentShaz ShahWhen comparing RethinkDNS with NextDNS, I made a mistake by saying they're DNS resolvers, when I should've said DNS filters. Having said that 1.1.1.1 from CloudFlare intends to be a faster resolver. The only similarity it has with NextDNS is is to be privacy friendly, but 1.1.1.1 protections are much basic in comparison to NextDNS. However, this DNS service is very easy to get up and running, but if you want finer controls NextDNS still wins.
- 97 AdAway alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- 33 AdGuard DNS alternatives
Control all web traffic on your devices, block ads, trackers, and malicious domains. Make the Internet safe for everyone at home or at work.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Cyprus
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Self-Hosted
- 49 DNS4EU alternatives
Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Czechia
EU
Platforms
- Online
- 97 Blokada alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to NextDNS
thebenmix11NextDNS is a cloud-based DNS blocker, while Blokada is local and works by establishing a vpn connection.
Blokada 6 is now a cloud-based alternative, but Blokada 5 is sitll maintained and it works wonderfully.
- 84 uMatrix alternatives
Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
- Google Chrome
- Opera
- Brave
- Firefox
DiscontinuedThe repository has been archived and the development has been stopped. https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uMatrix-issues/issues/291
Comments about uMatrix as an Alternative to NextDNS
uMatrix is Not a DNS service
Basically a Self Hosted NextDNS. Its meant for more advanced users.