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 NextDNS, AdGuard, Pi-hole and AdAway.

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  1. Internet should be free and equal to everyone. There should be no surveillance and interference. Unicorn HTTPS is invented to solve the inconvenience from HTTPS eavesdropping and blocking while using Internet. Every function is served free of charge, no advertisement.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. 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.

    15 upribox alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  4. 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.

    24 DNSNet alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    114 TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. ShizuWall icon
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    A lightweight, privacy focused Android firewall application that blocks network connections for selected apps without requiring root access or VPN. ShizuWall leverages Shizuku to provide powerful network control capabilities. Requires Android 11 (API 30) or higher.

    10 ShizuWall alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. AdProtect icon
     1 like

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. 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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. 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.

    50 Total Adblock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
     
  10. 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)
     
  11. 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...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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