Quad9 Alternatives

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 25 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. Securly icon
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    Cloud-based web filtering and parental controls that work seamlessly across the schools and homes.

    15 Securly alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. OpenBLD.net DNS - protect from malicious threads, tracking, telemetry, analytics, ads, etc. - for schoolchildren, students, home, business with Anycast/GeoDNS, DNSSEC, DoT, DoH features.

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    • Online
     
  3. UncensoredDNS icon
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    UncensoredDNS is the name of a DNS service which consists of two uncensored DNS servers. The servers are available for use by anyone, free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Yandex.DNS icon
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    Yandex.DNS is a free, recursive DNS service. Yandex.DNS' servers are located in Russia, CIS countries, and Western Europe. Users' requests are processed by the nearest data center which provides high connection speeds.

    28 Yandex.DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. ScoutDNS icon
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    ScoutDNS Protects Networks Through DNS Content Filtering, Malware/Phishing Protection, and Eliminating Most Web Based Advertisements.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. DNS.Watch icon
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    An alternate free recursive DNS provider that does not log, filter, or hijack (redirect NXDOMAIN responses).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7.  3 likes

    Stubby is the name given to a mode of using getdns which enables it to act as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS).

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Firewalla icon
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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  9. 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. 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
     
  11. DNSX3 icon
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    DNS-as-a-Service. Private DNS Recursive Servers. Security, Privacy, Performance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Blocky icon
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    Blocky is a DNS proxy and ad-blocker for the local network written in Go with following features:

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Docker
     
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