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dnsproxy vs AdGuard DNS CLI: catalog facts
dnsproxy	AdGuard DNS CLI
Free Free and open source with no paid tier.	Free The client is free and open source.
Self-hosted, Command line	Windows, Command line
Supports DoH, DoT, DoQ and DNSCrypt Single command-line program with a YAML config option	Lightweight local DNS server forwarding to AdGuard DNS YAML configuration file
No graphical interface or web dashboard Does not provide blocklist management like AdGuard Home	Built around the AdGuard DNS service Command-line and config file only, with no graphical interface
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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