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SmartDNSBlocky
Free

Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Picks the fastest upstream answer rather than the first reply
  • Supports DoT, DoH, DoQ and DoH3 upstreams
  • One small binary with no database, ideal for containers and small boards
  • Per-client and per-group blocking rules, with encrypted upstream resolvers
  • Main readme is in Chinese, with a separate English version
  • Needs manual configuration with no graphical interface
  • Configuration is YAML only; there is no built-in administration interface
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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