Quad9 Alternatives

Alternatives list

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   ScoutDNS

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   ScoutDNS Protects Networks Through DNS Content Filtering, Malware/Phishing Protection, and Eliminating Most Web Based Advertisements.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   

   

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   Yandex.DNS

    14 likes

   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.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   

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   UncensoredDNS

    2 likes

   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

   Origin

   • Denmark
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   

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   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...

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   Securly

    3 likes

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

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Internet Filter

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   

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   Stubby

    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).

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (BSD-3-Clause)

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

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   DNS.Watch

    4 likes

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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   

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    Firewalla

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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    43 Firewalla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Firewall

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android

    • United States

    

    

    

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    ADNS

     2 likes

    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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    Alternate DNS

     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Ad Blocker

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

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    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.

    36 UltraDNS Public alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    

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    OpenBLD.net DNS

     6 likes

    OpenBLD.net DNS - protect from malicious threads, tracking, telemetry, analytics, ads, etc. - for schoolchildren, students, home, business with Anycast/GeoDNS, DNSSEC, DoT, DoH features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • DNS Resolver
    • Ad Blocker

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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    UK DNS Privacy Project

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    A public DNS service based in the UK, offering no tracking, no logging, and DNSSEC validation for enhanced security and privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    • United Kingdom

    

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