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RouteDNSctrld
Free

Free to download and run.

 Free

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

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Supports DoT, DoH, DoQ and DTLS upstreams
  • Flexible routing of queries between resolvers
  • Forwards queries to encrypted DNS upstreams
  • Split-horizon and policy-based routing of queries
  • Configured through files, no graphical interface
  • Takes DNS knowledge to set up well
  • 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
Closed 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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