NextDNS

Configurable private DNS that blocks ads and trackers on all your devices, including mobile.

Description

NextDNS is a configurable private DNS that blocks ads, trackers and malicious domains at the network level. You set it up on your router or devices, and protection applies everywhere: browser, apps, games. Blocklists are customizable. The free plan allows 300,000 queries per month. The stats interface shows exactly what was blocked.

Strengths

  • Very granular configuration
  • Works on all devices
  • Optional encrypted logs

Limitations

  • Not open source server-side
  • Cloud service dependency
  • Limited free plan

Recommended for

  • Network-level ad and tracker blocking
  • Family/children protection

Compared to alternatives

NextDNS is the most configurable with customizable blocklists. AdGuard DNS is simpler to set up. Both block ads and trackers at the network level.

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