Side by side
Blocky vs DeCloudUs DNS
Both stand on dns filtering services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+1
Blocky offers network-level DNS filtering with configurable policies, logging, and monitoring integrations. It is a fit for administrators comfortable managing a self-hosted tool through YAML configuration.
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Free plan WebWindowsMac+4
Visit DeCloudUs DNS The facts
| Blocky | DeCloudUs DNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Price being re-checked |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | decloudus.com |
| On dns filtering services | #5 of 60 | #9 of 60 |
Blocky: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Applies filtering lists by client group
- Supports DNSSEC and multiple encrypted DNS protocols
- Provides Prometheus metrics, Grafana dashboards, and a REST API
- Runs on x86-64, ARM, and MIPS
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Configuration uses YAML files
DeCloudUs DNS: what it does well
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