RethinkDNS Alternatives

RethinkDNS is described as 'An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists' and is a popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to RethinkDNS for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Linux, iPad and Windows apps. The best RethinkDNS alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RethinkDNS are AdGuard, NextDNS, Pi-hole and Athena - Firewall & Adblocker.

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  1. AdClear icon
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    AdClear is the premier non-root adblocker for Android users. AdClear’s technology filters out advertisers before they invade your browsing or app experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Apps
     
  2. DNSCloak icon
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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 signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with.

    17 DNSCloak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. DNSNet icon
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    Based on DNS66, this projects aims to continue the goals of the original app with modern Android development practices.

    23 DNSNet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. upribox icon
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    The upribox Software turns your RaspberryPi into a privacy-enhancing Wireless router with adblocking, Tor, and a VPN server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  5. AdProtect icon
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    AdProtect is free adblock tool that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    ROOT not required!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, offering custom filters and an Allow list for trusted sites.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
     
    • Total Adblock is the most popular commercial alternative to RethinkDNS.

    • Total Adblock is Paid and ProprietaryRethinkDNS is Free and Open Source
  8. Firewalld icon
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    Firewalld provides a dynamically managed firewall with support for network/firewall zones that define the trust level of network connections or interfaces. It has support for IPv4, IPv6 firewall settings, ethernet bridges and IP sets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Block ads, malware, adult and other unwanted content with our premium DNS servers. Bypass censorship and access DNS based restricted websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. adblock-lean icon
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    adblock-lean is a super simple and lightweight adblocking solution that leverages the major rewrite of the DNS server and domain handling code associated with dnsmasq 2.86 that drastically improves performance and reduces memory foot-print, facilitating the use of very large...

    11 adblock-lean alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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