Quad9 AlternativesDNS Resolvers and other similar apps like Quad9

Quad9 is described as 'Free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Quad9 for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Quad9 alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Quad9 are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, AdGuard DNS and Control D.

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  1. NextDNS icon

    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.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    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
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Quad9.

    • NextDNS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Quad9.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceQuad9 is Free and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and LightweightQuad9 is not according to our users
  2. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

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    Designed by CloudFlare, this DNS resolver focuses on speed and privacy, ensuring no user data is sold. Mobile apps extend protections with WARP VPN, enhancing browsing security, performance, and offering anti-malware features. Aimed at tech-savvy and general audiences alike.

    75 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Quad9.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryQuad9 is Free and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is LightweightQuad9 is not according to our users
  4. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

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    Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

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    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 a privacy-focused internet experience.

    35 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • AdGuard DNS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Quad9.

    • AdGuard DNS is Freemium and ProprietaryQuad9 is Free and Proprietary
    • AdGuard DNS is LightweightQuad9 is not according to our users
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    Control D

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    Control D is a modern and customizable DNS service that blocks threats, unwanted content and ads - on all devices. Onboard in minutes, and forget about it.

    29 Control D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
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  8. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     106 likes
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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

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    Our public DNS service offers DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT), with QNAME minimization and basic ad blocking.

    49 MullvadDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

     106 likes
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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. DNSCrypt Protocol icon

    DNSCrypt Protocol

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    DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses cryptographic signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with.

    26 DNSCrypt Protocol alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Docker
     
  13. NextDNS Manager icon

    NextDNS Manager

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    With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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  15. AhaDNS icon

    AhaDNS

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    A zero logging DNS with support for DNS-over-HTTPS & DNS-over-TLS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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