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OpenDNS HomeNextDNS
Free

The home DNS service is free to use.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Network-wide filtering set once at the router
  • Content filtering suited to parental controls
  • Very granular blocklists and per-device profiles with detailed analytics
  • Encrypted DNS support on every platform, including router-level setup
  • Queries go to a US company's resolver
  • Website mostly promotes Cisco's enterprise products
  • 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
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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