dnsproxy

A simple DNS proxy server supporting DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNSCrypt and DNS-over-QUIC.

FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedCommand line
Official websitegithub.com

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About dnsproxy

dnsproxy is a DNS proxy server from the AdGuard team that supports all current DNS protocols, including DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNSCrypt and DNS-over-QUIC, for both clients and upstream resolvers. It runs as a command-line program configured by flags or a YAML file, and a Docker setup is included.

It suits people who want to send the DNS queries of a machine or network to an encrypted upstream resolver without running a full filtering dashboard.

Strengths

  • Supports DoH, DoT, DoQ and DNSCrypt
  • Single command-line program with a YAML config option
  • Docker setup included
  • Maintained by the AdGuard team, with around 3,300 stars

Limitations

  • No graphical interface or web dashboard
  • Does not provide blocklist management like AdGuard Home

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source with no paid tier.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
AdGuard
Platforms
Self-hosted, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Forwarding local DNS traffic to an encrypted upstream resolver
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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    AdGuard DNS CLI is a lightweight forwarder with an MSI installer for Windows, but it is built around the AdGuard DNS service.

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  • Stubby

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    Stubby is BSD-3-Clause licensed and encrypts DNS with DNS-over-TLS only, with a strict profile that refuses unencrypted fallback.

  • mosdns

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    mosdns adds rule-based routing to different upstreams and domain blocking with DoT, DoH and DoQ, but its documentation is in Chinese.

  • SmartDNS

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    SmartDNS returns the fastest upstream answer from DoT, DoH, DoQ and DoH3 resolvers and can block ad domains through rules.

  • YogaDNS

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