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AdGuard DNS CLI vs dnsproxy: catalog facts
AdGuard DNS CLI	dnsproxy
Free The client is free and open source.	Free Free and open source with no paid tier.
Windows, Command line	Self-hosted, Command line
Lightweight local DNS server forwarding to AdGuard DNS YAML configuration file	Supports DoH, DoT, DoQ and DNSCrypt Single command-line program with a YAML config option
Built around the AdGuard DNS service Command-line and config file only, with no graphical interface	No graphical interface or web dashboard Does not provide blocklist management like AdGuard Home
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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