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 Android 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 Quad9.

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  1. BlahDNS icon
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    A hobby Adblock DNS project with DoH, DoT, DoQ, DNSCryptv2 support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. DNS Redirector icon
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    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
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Trust DNS icon
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    Trust DNS is a free tool that helps bypass censorship, access blocked websites, & browse privately via anonymous DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    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
     
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    Freenom World is a fast and anonymous Public DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. SafeDNS icon
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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Alternate DNS icon
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    Free to use public DNS servers which filter unwanted advertisements and malware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. PeerName icon
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    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

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    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)
     
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    Make sure no one can see, track or exploit your browsing data ever again. Encrypt the entire Domain Name System (DNS) level of your computer or any smart device with Transport Layer Security (TLS)[1].

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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