NextDNS
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.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Open Source
Application types
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
Features
Properties
- Customizable
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
- Security-focused
Features
- DNS Resolver
- DNS Server
- DNS over HTTPS
- Parental Control
- DNS-over-TLS
- Real-time analytics
- Data analytics
- Dns
- Block Trackers
- DNSSEC
- Ad-free
- Dark Mode
- Two-factor Authentication
- No Logs
- Malware Analysis
- No Tracking
- GDPR Compliant
Tags
- DNS Service
- nameservers
- domain-name-system
- domains
- browsing-security
- domain-names
- name-servers
- domainnames
- domain-name
- name-server
- doq
- dnsmasq-integration
- safari-ad-blocker
- dns-over-quic
- dns-servers
- anti-phishing
NextDNS News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about NextDNS
NextDNS rolls out new feature to bypass age verification checks on adult websitesNextDNS has introduced a new DNS-level feature that allows users to bypass age verification checks ...
Recent activities
- Evyaternative rated NextDNS
- Evyaternative liked NextDNS
- sebastianpaczoski added NextDNS as alternative to HaGeZi DNS
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What is NextDNS?
NextDNS CLI is a DNS53 to DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) proxy with advanced capabilities to get the most out of the NextDNS service. Although the most advanced features will only work with NextDNS, this program can work as a client for any DoH provider or a mix of NextDNS + another DNS (split horizon).
The CLI is mostly aimed at routers and UNIX based systems, but it is also a great client for windows and macOS for people who prefer a fully open-source clients and don't mind the lack of GUI.
See the wiki for installation and usage instructions: github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki
NextDNS information
Developed by
NextDNS Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Freemium product.Pricing
Subscription ranging between $2 and $20 per month + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 4.6Alternatives
139 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
- French
AlternativeTo Categories
Security & Privacy, Network & Admin, Home & Family, Web BrowsersApple AppStore
- Updated
- 4.16 avg rating
Comments and Reviews
Probably the coolest DNS- and adblocking related thing I've come across, works really well in practice.
I have been very satisfied with the service. It is easy to manage, Very well explained how to get started and good filters. It really has protected me from malicious links phishing links. A great solution to upscale your digital privacy and cyber security. Take back control on your internet traffic.
I don't mind ads, I really don't, as they support the sites that we consume. But what I do mind is that they track you and create profiles, when it's not needed.
NextDNS is brilliant as your firewall to protect you from all kind of online threats and trackers. And there's plenty of blocklists to go through to really fine-tune your experience.
I found it very straight forward and easy to set up on my family's devices. Compared to 1.1.1.1, I found latency NextDNS much better.
While an account is not necessary, it's very handy if you want to save settings and manage multiple devices. Plus, that limit of 300,000 queries per month is not bad at all for a free plan.
As a disclaimer, I am happily paying for an annual plan. Now I feel much safer and secure while browsing the web.
EDIT: Correcting some typos
NextDNS limits the Free tier to 300,000 queries / month. The Pro tier allows unlimited queries, and it costs $1.99 / month. NextDNS can work as parental control software by blocking DNS queries, but does not block offline games and apps.
https://nextdns.io/pricing https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22749852
blocks trackers and ads. protects you from connecting to malicious websites. has option for allowlist and denylist. can be used as a parental control tool. free tier is efficient as monthly queries hardly gets close to the limit of 300,000, even with multiple devices.
Love it! I feel much safer browsing the web with it.
8/2025 unimpressed w/the age verification bypass.. so 3 stars now just scroll down to the NextDNS for Windows on the site, click, and you're rolling. A welcome level of protection aside from firewalls. DNS is a common target for cyberattackers and adding DNS blocking can make a great difference in cyber security. I thought it was pretty perfect until I tried to connect the next day and couldn't, though I know it was the fault of my firewall settings. One thing I did find questionable is that the console isn't accessible from the program tray icon, though I had bookmarked it. I thought I had 7 days to make an account, but it seemed required the next login. I tried 1.1.1.1 program, and it seemed nice, but I missed the Queries details of NextDNS