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DNS4EU vs NextDNS: catalog facts
DNS4EU	NextDNS
Free Free public service for individuals, with separate offerings for institutions and…	Freemium A free tier with a monthly query allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
No software or agent to install, only a DNS address to set Resolution runs on EU infrastructure under EU rules	Very granular blocklists and per-device profiles with detailed analytics Encrypted DNS support on every platform, including router-level setup
Filtering is fixed per variant, with no custom block lists for individuals Relies on trusting a third-party resolver with your queries	Filtering happens on their infrastructure, so they resolve your queries The free tier is limited to a monthly query allowance
Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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