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The best alternative to NextDNS is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to NextDNS and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to NextDNS are Portmaster, Adblock Plus, AdGuard DNS and AdAway.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     298 likes

    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.

    130 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Android TV
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    AdGuard vs NextDNS Comments
    heyomayo
    0

    AdGuard is a good alternative but NextDNS seems more trustworthy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    smed79
    Negative
    -8

    AdGuard is an Adblock browser extension not a DNS service.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceNextDNS is also Freemium and Open Source
  2. Portmaster icon

    Portmaster

     197 likes

    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    38 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard PMv1.4
     
  4. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

     1751 likes

    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.

    125 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Adblock Plus vs NextDNS Comments
    xoloitzcuintli
    Negative
    3

    Adblock Plus is a browser extension, not a DNS.

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    adblock is not a DNS service itself, it only uses DNS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Alwyn-van-Deventer
    Positive
    1

    Just an extension, not system-wide filtering at DNS level

    3 of 4 comments
    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceNextDNS is also Freemium and Open Source
  5. Ad
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    AdGuard icon
    AdGuard

    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 Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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  6. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

     43 likes

    Cloud DNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains for all devices, provides real-time request stats, customizable filtering, parental controls, and a web dashboard. Compatible with routers, enables safer browsing, and ensures a privacy-focused internet experience.

    37 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1
     
  8. AdAway icon

    AdAway

     150 likes

    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.

    97 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  9. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

     40 likes

    Our public encrypted DNS service uses DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT). This protects your DNS queries from being snooped on by third parties when not connected to our VPN service as your DNS queries are encrypted between your device and our DNS server.

    51 MullvadDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    MullvadDNS vs NextDNS Comments
    Spidge
    Positive
    0

    Several levels of blocking available, but not user-customisable like nextDNS

    • MullvadDNS is Free and Open SourceNextDNS is Freemium and Open Source
  10. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

     22 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    DNS4EU screenshot 1
     
  11. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     110 likes

    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.

    101 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • WireGuard
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    Blokada vs NextDNS Comments
    thebenmix11
    Positive
    0

    NextDNS 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.

    • Blokada is Freemium and Open SourceNextDNS is also Freemium and Open Source
  12. AdGuard Home icon

    AdGuard Home

     32 likes

    AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it'll cover ALL your home devices, and you don't need any client-side software for that.

    13 AdGuard Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    • Docker
    AdGuard Home screenshot 1
     
  13. DNS66 icon

    DNS66

     32 likes

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

    27 DNS66 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    DNS66 screenshot 1
     
  14. AhaDNS icon

    AhaDNS

     11 likes

    A zero logging DNS with support for DNS-over-HTTPS & DNS-over-TLS.

    35 AhaDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Features
     
  15. keweonDNS icon

    keweonDNS

     5 likes

    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    52 keweonDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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