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FlashStart vs NextDNS: catalog facts
FlashStart	NextDNS
Paid Paid licences with a free trial; prices are given on request.	Freemium A free tier with a monthly query allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Category, user, device and schedule-based content filtering Malware and phishing blocking at the DNS level	Very granular blocklists and per-device profiles with detailed analytics Encrypted DNS support on every platform, including router-level setup
Pricing is not published on the homepage Aimed mainly at businesses, ISPs and organisations	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
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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