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DNS Forge vs CIRA Canadian Shield: catalog facts
DNS Forge	CIRA Canadian Shield
Free Public resolver offered at no cost.	Free Free, provided by a national not-for-profit.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Supports DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-QUIC Several filter levels, including an unfiltered option	Blocks phishing, malware, botnets and scam sites Optional adult content filtering for families
Blocklists are chosen by the operator and cannot be customised per user Website is in German	Built primarily for Canadian users No custom blocklists or per-domain control described
Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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