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dnsproxyctrld
Free

Free and open source with no paid tier.

 Free

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

Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Supports DoH, DoT, DoQ and DNSCrypt
  • Single command-line program with a YAML config option
  • Forwards queries to encrypted DNS upstreams
  • Split-horizon and policy-based routing of queries
  • No graphical interface or web dashboard
  • Does not provide blocklist management like AdGuard Home
  • Configuration is file-based and aimed at technical users
  • Most documented use centres on Control D's own service
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open 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 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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