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Best DNS Filtering Services in 2026

• 60 apps
• Research read 24 Sept 2026
• How the order is worked out

1. 1

   AdGuard DNS

   Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

   Choose AdGuard DNS for device-level DNS filtering, family controls, and request analytics, with a free Starter plan available.

   9.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
2. 2

   Control D

   Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

   Control D combines DNS filtering, threat protection, and traffic controls across a wide range of integrations.

   9.1 Free plan · paid from $2/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
3. 3

   NextDNS

   Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

   NextDNS combines threat and tracker filtering with configurable family controls and log settings. The free plan has a monthly query cap, while paid plans offer unlimited queries at their listed rates.

   8.8 Free plan Visit site
4. 4

   AdGuard

   by AdGuard

   Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

   AdGuard offers filtering tools across multiple platforms, with options for individual devices or home-network coverage.

   7.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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   Blocky

   Free plan APILinuxMac+1

   Blocky offers network-level DNS filtering with configurable policies, logging, and monitoring integrations.

   7.6 Open source Visit site
6. 6

   CleanBrowsing

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

   CleanBrowsing offers DNS filtering with encrypted DNS options, public filters, and paid controls for custom rules and profiles.

   7.5 Free plan · paid from $75/yr Visit site
7. 7

   Cloudflare Gateway

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
   7.5 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo Visit site
8. 8

   Comodo Secure DNS

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

   Comodo Secure DNS combines threat blocking, category filtering, and reporting with controls for different users and locations.

   7.5 Free plan Visit site
9. 9

   DeCloudUs DNS

   Free plan WebWindowsMac+4
   7.4 Free plan · Premium from $5.94/yr (about $0.50/mo) · 10-day trial, no card Visit site
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    DNSFilter

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose DNSFilter if your organization needs protective DNS, content filtering, and deployment across networks or roaming devices.

    7.4 From $1/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
11. 11

    DNS for Family

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    DNS for Family offers broad filtering and Safe Search controls at no listed charge. Note that social sites remain accessible, and the privacy policy describes retaining IP addresses for rate limiting.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
12. 12

    GoodAccess

    by GoodAccess

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    GoodAccess combines business VPN and Zero Trust access controls with centralized team administration.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    NxFilter

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

    NxFilter combines network DNS controls with user policies, reporting, and options for roaming devices.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $57/user · 30-day trial Visit site
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    OpenDNS FamilyShield

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    FamilyShield offers a no-cost, preconfigured DNS option for home filtering and phishing protection. Its reach depends on configuring DNS for the devices or router you want covered.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenDNS Home

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    OpenDNS Home offers free, customizable filtering for home networks, with parental controls and phishing protection listed among its benefits.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
16. 16

    Pi-hole

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Pi-hole combines network-wide blocking with filtering controls, query reporting, and API access.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
17. 17

    Quad9

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Quad9 focuses on blocking malicious domains while supporting encrypted DNS and DNSSEC validation. It is not a content-filtering service and does not offer custom domain policies.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Technitium DNS Server

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Technitium DNS Server offers extensive self-hosted DNS, authentication, and network management capabilities at no cost. Raspberry Pi arm6 users should note the platform limitation.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Yandex DNS

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose Yandex DNS if you want free DNS filtering with separate Safe and Family modes and setup options for devices or routers.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
20. 20

    1.1.1.1 for Families

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
21. 21

    RethinkDNS

    Free plan AndroidWeb

    RethinkDNS combines DNS filtering with Android firewall controls and connection reporting. Its blocking is not universal, and RPN is a separate paid offering.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
22. 22

    AhaDNS

    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid+1
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    CIRA Canadian Shield

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
24. 24

    DNS4EU

    Free plan WindowsMacLinux+2
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
25. 25 M

    Mullvad DNS

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.4 Free plan Visit site

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