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Control DOpenDNS Home
Freemium

A free tier is available. Paid plans are charged per endpoint.

 Free

The home DNS service is free to use.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Per-device profiles and very granular per-service rules
  • Encrypted DNS with apps for every major platform
  • Network-wide filtering set once at the router
  • Content filtering suited to parental controls
  • Filtering happens on their infrastructure, so they see your lookups
  • Most useful features are behind a paid plan
  • Queries go to a US company's resolver
  • Website mostly promotes Cisco's enterprise products
Downloadable app, Hosted service Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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