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NextDNS

NextDNS Inc. · FR · since 2019-04

DNS-as-a-service with per-device profiles, ad/tracker/malware blocking, and detailed logs you can disable. Free up to 300K queries/month. Simpler than Pi-hole, works on cellular too.

ProprietaryFreemium

Pros

  • + Easiest DNS-level blocking solution
  • + Cheap paid tier ($2/mo)
  • + EU jurisdiction

Cons

  • Closed source
  • Logs are opt-in but they handle them
  • Some block lists noisy by default

Highlights

  • Per-device profile + analytics
  • Works on cellular (Pi-hole doesn't)
  • DNS-over-HTTPS / TLS / QUIC

Specs at a glance

License
Proprietary
Open source
No
E2EE
N/A
Audited
Not yet
Self-host
No
HQ
FR
Pricing
freemium
Platforms
5 platforms