NextDNS alternatives
5 tools that do a similar job to NextDNS, compared on the things that usually decide the switch: price, free plan, API and platforms.
- 1A
Ad-blocking DNS that filters ads, trackers and adult content on all devices
Open sourceMobile appDesktop app - 2C

Encrypted DNS filtering for businesses, MSPs and schools on every OS
No free planHas an APIMobile appDesktop app - 3P
Pi-holeAd & tracker blockersSelf-hosted DNS sinkhole that blocks ads and trackers for your whole network
Open sourceHas an APIDesktop appSelf-hosted - 4Q

Free public DNS resolver that blocks malicious domains and logs no IP addresses
Mobile appDesktop app - 5AAdGuardAd & tracker blockers
Ad, tracker and phishing blocker for desktop, mobile, browsers and networks
No free planMobile appDesktop appSelf-hosted
Side-by-side comparison
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Open source | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Free · from $1.99/mo | Web | ||||
| A | Freemium | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | vs NextDNS | |||
| C | From $2/mo | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | vs NextDNS | |||
| P | Free | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, API | vs NextDNS | |||
| Q | Free | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | vs NextDNS | |||
| A | Free trial | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | vs NextDNS |