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dnscrypt-proxy vs Zen: catalog facts
dnscrypt-proxy	Zen
Free Free and open source under the ISC licence.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
DNS-over-HTTPS, DNSCrypt, Anonymized DNS and Oblivious DoH in one proxy Hides your address through Tor, SOCKS proxies or relays	Covers all browsers and apps with one install Blocks trackers as well as ads
Configured by editing a TOML file; there is no interface Running it on one machine protects only that machine	Network-level filtering may need troubleshooting with some apps Not available for mobile devices
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: ISC	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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