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ChinaDNS-NGSmartDNS
Free

Free to use from its GitHub repository.

 Free

Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Linux, Self-hosted
  • Routes queries to different upstreams by domain list
  • Filters unwanted domains
  • Picks the fastest upstream answer rather than the first reply
  • Supports DoT, DoH, DoQ and DoH3 upstreams
  • Command-line configuration with no graphical interface
  • Documentation and community are largely Chinese-language
  • Main readme is in Chinese, with a separate English version
  • Needs manual configuration with no graphical interface
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed 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 23, 2026

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