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ctrldRouteDNS
Free

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

 Free

Free to download and run.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Forwards queries to encrypted DNS upstreams
  • Split-horizon and policy-based routing of queries
  • Supports DoT, DoH, DoQ and DTLS upstreams
  • Flexible routing of queries between resolvers
  • Configuration is file-based and aimed at technical users
  • Most documented use centres on Control D's own service
  • Configured through files, no graphical interface
  • Takes DNS knowledge to set up well
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open 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 September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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