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Blocky vs NetShield DNS Resolver: catalog facts
BlockyNetShield DNS Resolver
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Android
  • One small binary with no database, ideal for containers and small boards
  • Per-client and per-group blocking rules, with encrypted upstream resolvers
  • Offers VPN sinkhole and local DNS server modes
  • Supports DoH, DoT and UDP upstreams
  • Configuration is YAML only; there is no built-in administration interface
  • Imported VPN profiles can be managed but not used for tunneling
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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