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ChinaDNS-NGctrld
Free

Free to use from its GitHub repository.

 Free

The proxy is free; Control D's filtering service is a separate product.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Routes queries to different upstreams by domain list
  • Filters unwanted domains
  • Forwards queries to encrypted DNS upstreams
  • Split-horizon and policy-based routing of queries
  • Command-line configuration with no graphical interface
  • Documentation and community are largely Chinese-language
  • Configuration is file-based and aimed at technical users
  • Most documented use centres on Control D's own service
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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