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.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication 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
Highlights All activities
NextDNS News & Activities
Recent News
- Paul published news article about NextDNS
Recent activities
Into the Cyberverse
The ultimate list of apps/services for better Security, Privacy & Anonymity; Defense against Surveillance.
What sets this list apart is its commitment to authenticity:
No Sponsorship: Choices are made without commercial bias.
No Affiliate Links: Purely user-benefit-focused.
No Brand Deals: Independent and unbiased evaluations.
Strict criteria ensure the tools prioritize user welfare and software quality:
Opensource Preference: Prioritizing transparent and community-driven software.
Cross-Platform Availability: Emphasizing tools usable across multiple systems.
Active Development and Security Updates: Selecting only actively maintained tools with regular security enhancements.
Proven Track Record: Requiring a history of reliability and positive feedback.
FOSS Privacy & Security Part1
All your FOSS cravings, mainly for Windows.
Recommended Software for the Average Joe and Jane [1/3]
Part 1 of 3 in Series: lists will continually be updated periodically.
Criteria I look for universally for my lists are as follows:
— Open source code: publicly audited
— Privacy-focus: minimal data collection, encryption by default
— Security-focus: 2FA available, encryption by default
— Zero Knowledge end-to-end encryption (E2EE) when appropriate
— Cross-platform or progressive web apps (PWAs) + cloud backup/sync
— Freemium subscription model, so basic features are always available for free
— Oligarchy / Big Tech alternative
— Absence of “dark” or deceptive patterns
Criteria specifically for this list:
— Established companies with a strong reputation
— Provides a “it just works” experience for the user: minimal configuration, user friendly
— Features available can easily replace Big Tech’s popular apps
Official Links
Install from the command line
winget install -e --id NextDNS.NextDNSbrew install nextdns
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NextDNS Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Freemium product.Pricing
Subscription ranging between $2 and $20 per month + free version with limited functionality.Rating
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Comments and Reviews
it is free and it can become all in one replacement for ads and tracker blocker, blacklist/whitelist, privacy management, analytics, and better security.
must have apps for better internet experiences !
My number one choice among free DNS providers. There's a great selection of settings, and I'm particularly pleased with the range of filter lists available. The control interface is remarkably user-friendly.
Great features and but you have to create a NextDNS account and get a unique configuration ID associated with your machine.
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.
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.