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NextDNS vs SafeDNS: catalog facts
NextDNSSafeDNS
Freemium

A free tier with a monthly query allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.

Paid

Commercial service; current plans are listed on the SafeDNS website.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Web
  • Very granular blocklists and per-device profiles with detailed analytics
  • Encrypted DNS support on every platform, including router-level setup
  • Content filtering plus threat blocking at the DNS level
  • Reporting and analytics on network activity
  • Filtering happens on their infrastructure, so they resolve your queries
  • The free tier is limited to a monthly query allowance
  • Paid service
  • Filtering decisions depend on SafeDNS's own database
Hosted service Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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