OpenNIC Alternatives

OpenNIC is described as 'User-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenNIC for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best OpenNIC alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenNIC are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, AdGuard DNS and MullvadDNS.

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  1. DnsWarden icon
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    DnsWarden provides stable and privacy-focused dns resolvers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. DNS Redirector icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Alfis icon
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    A a minimal blockchain without cryptocurrency, capable of sustaining any number of domain names in a bunch of original alternative zones.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Gentoo
     
  5. 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
     
  6. Freenom World is a fast and anonymous Public DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. SafeDNS icon
     22 likes

    SafeDNS provides sophisticated cloud-based and software solutions for web content filtering which increase users' safety online by blocking botnets, malware and phishing resources, filter out most advertising and content users consider inappropriate.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Alternate DNS icon
     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. PeerName icon
     Like

    The future is in decentralized domain names. Bitcoin's Blockchain technology is here to stay. We will help you register your domain names now.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Namebase.io is a U.S based exchange for Handshake, a new cryptocurrency that opens up access to decentralized domain names. Handshake domains are accessible to anyone, affordable to everyone and avoid the gas fee problems of Ethereum.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Freename.io icon
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    Web3 Domains and TLDs. Yours, Forever.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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