NextDNS

Configurable cloud DNS service that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains across devices.

Pricing: free, subscription
Free tier: true
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): dns-filtering, ad-blocking, parental-control, privacy, dnssec, securityVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaSVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscriptionVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Security against malware, phishing, cryptojacking, and DNS rebinding with 10+ protection types, Ad and tracker blocking including OS-level native tracking protection, Parental control with SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode enforcement, Analytics and configurable logs from one hour up to two years with data residency choice, Custom denylist/allowlist, rewrites, block pages, and DNSSEC validation, Ultra-low latency network embedded within carriers at the edgeVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community, emailVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Individuals, families, and small teams wanting a configurable cloud DNS firewall with a generous free tierVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Personal and family device protection, Parental controls and supervised internet, Small and medium business filtering, Schools and universities, Privacy-focused ad and tracker blockingVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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Secure DNS Clients

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