Cisco Umbrella Alternatives

Cisco Umbrella is described as '(formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go' and is a very popular DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Cisco Umbrella, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Cisco Umbrella alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Cisco Umbrella are 1.1.1.1, Cloudflare, MullvadDNS and Control D.

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  1. Family Friendly DNS icon

    Family Friendly DNS

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    Make your browsing family friendly - protect your family from unwanted websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. ADNS icon

    ADNS

     1 like

    ADNS is a lightweight DNS-based ad blocker for Android. No VPN, no background services, no battery drain, no hassle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Tranquil icon

    Tranquil

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    You can decide what you see on the Internet. Web filtering to block custom keywords, malicious content, and trigger words.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Ad
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    AdGuard DNS icon
    AdGuard DNS

    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...

    https://adguard-dns.io
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  6. FoolDNS icon

    FoolDNS

     8 likes

    FoolDNS is a DNS service to protect user privacy. It blocks advertising from services that use it to track the user without authorization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. GoGuardian icon

    GoGuardian

     2 likes

    With devices in the classroom, you can’t always see what students are doing behind their screens. GoGuardian Teacher allows you to know what students are doing on their devices and whether they are off-task or need help.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. UltraDNS Public icon

    UltraDNS Public

     3 likes

    Provided free of charge, Free Recursive DNS enables end users and businesses to experience a much more reliable, faster and safer Internet experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. DNS Redirector icon

    DNS Redirector

     10 likes

    Runs as a Windows service, supports any TCP/IP device. Display a blocked page as result of any domain name matched in the keywords list. Prevent installation of file sharing/P2P clients, spyware, or other malicious software - a technique referred to as DNS sinkhole or blackhole.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. FreeDNS::42 icon

    FreeDNS::42

     1 like

    Free DNS service for the self-reliant people who want to experiment on their own, or keep all their zones in a single place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. DNSX3 icon

    DNSX3

     1 like

    DNS-as-a-Service. Private DNS Recursive Servers. Security, Privacy, Performance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  13. ApateDNS icon

    ApateDNS

     1 like

    ApateDNS™ is a tool for controlling DNS responses though an easy-to-use GUI. As a phony DNS server, ApateDNS spoofs DNS responses to a user-specified IP address by listening on UDP port 53 on the local machine. ApateDNS also automatically sets the local DNS to localhost.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  14. CIRA Canadian Shield icon

    CIRA Canadian Shield

     1 like

    CIRA Canadian Shield protects you from online threats such as malicious domains, phishing websites and helps to keep your personal data private. It also provides DNS privacy by keeping your DNS requests in Canada.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Windows
    • Mac
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  15. Alternate DNS icon

    Alternate DNS

     5 likes

    Free to use public DNS servers which filter unwanted advertisements and malware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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