NextDNS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Internet Filters

The best Internet Filter alternative to NextDNS is MullvadDNS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to NextDNS and nine of them are Internet Filters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Internet Filter alternatives to NextDNS are Cisco Umbrella, CleanBrowsing, SaferNet and OpenNIC.

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NextDNS alternatives are mainly DNS Resolvers, but if you're looking for Internet Filters or Ad Blockers 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.
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  1. MullvadDNS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Cisco Umbrella icon
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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. CleanBrowsing icon
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    CleanBrowsing is a family and kid-safe way to browse the web without surprises. It Automatically blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing and the core of the web to load safely. Easy setup in 5 minutes with nothing to install.

    36 CleanBrowsing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  4. SaferNet icon
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    SaferNet creates a Personal Private Network connection that delivers Parental Controls that include, customized URL filtering, mobile device usage scheduling, real time reporting, phishing detection and entourage blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. OpenNIC icon
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    OpenNIC is a user-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries.

    45 OpenNIC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. 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
     
  7. DNSNet icon
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    Based on DNS66, this projects aims to continue the goals of the original app with modern Android development practices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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