NextDNS-Config VS AdGuardDNS

Compare NextDNS-Config vs AdGuardDNS and see what are their differences.

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NextDNS-Config AdGuardDNS
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NextDNS-Config

Posts with mentions or reviews of NextDNS-Config. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-03.

AdGuardDNS

Posts with mentions or reviews of AdGuardDNS. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-01.
  • Ask HN: Which tools are the best for internet safety for kids?
    3 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 1 Apr 2024
    I've tried hosted Pi-Hole and AdGuard Home. They are good as long as I'm around to fix stuffs. Then I tested something which can be global (home) and also for individual devices -- Control-D, NextDNS, and Adguard DNS. All of them works pretty well. If I really have to choose, then it would be in the order of NextDNS > Control-D > AdGuard DNS. Affiliated with none, and have decided to subscribe to all three to further test them for this year.

    https://controld.com

    https://nextdns.io

    https://adguard-dns.io

  • Runs on your OpenWrt box: AdGuard Home is network-wide blocking ads and tracking
    11 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 6 Feb 2024
    I used Pi-Hole, then went to NextDNS, then to AdGuard DNS, tinkered with AdGuard Home, and currently testing Control-D. They are all actually pretty good, similar features, and it has become just a matter of personal choice.

    In all fairness, when I have some time and can invest in decent hardwares, I might go back to AdGuard Home with one of the paid services as backup for travel, and when for the other family members.

    Pi-Hole works really well but once-a-while, when I'm traveling, it will decide to act up and it's a whole IT support with the family over phone for minutes if not hours. I'm not smart enough to setup a secure enough tunnel and the like, and haven't read up enough on the topic. This follows similar pattern with AdGuard Home.

    NextDNS, AdGuard DNS, Control-D are easy and just works, especially with the devices that the family uses. I think I bought one of those AdGuard Lifetime license, so I use that to block client-side rendered ads in conjunction with either AdGuard DNS or NextDNS or Control-D. Right now, Control-D is doing pretty good with my test-drive.

    https://adguard-dns.io

    https://nextdns.io

    https://controld.com

  • Browser extensions spy on you, even if its developers don't
    8 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 1 Sep 2023
    https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardDNS

    In the case of AdGuard DNS being open source does not change the fact that it is a centralized service and using such a service is a matter of trust.

  • [Question] Patch download extremely slow, size says 0MB, nothing happens after 100%
    1 project | /r/xManagerApp | 18 Jun 2023
    Then just unlock it. I am not sure which Adguard method you use, if you use a personal one which I recommend then you can just whitelist the domain that is used. If you use the general DNS then use https://adguard-dns.io/ to customize it. Trust me you will like it.
  • How to get kids off social media?
    1 project | /r/newzealand | 27 May 2023
    Google is your friend my dude.. https://ourpact.com/ and https://adguard-dns.io/
  • 🖥 AdGuard v7.13 for Windows
    1 project | /r/Adguard | 20 May 2023
    A feature request has been made for ECH support for AdGuard DNS, but there has been no further information added. You can follow the issue tracker here.
  • How to use AdGuard DNS DoT on ASUS router?
    1 project | /r/Adguard | 20 May 2023
  • Can we create a dns server?
    1 project | /r/termux | 9 May 2023
  • What's the purpose of AdGuard DNS if I use AdGuard itself?
    1 project | /r/Adguard | 4 May 2023
    On my Mac Adguard DNS (i.e. adguard-dns.io) does not work without the Adguard app.
  • Please support Adguard public dns syntaxes
    3 projects | /r/nextdns | 26 Apr 2023

What are some alternatives?

When comparing NextDNS-Config and AdGuardDNS you can also consider the following projects:

dns-blocklists - DNS-Blocklists: For a better internet - keep the internet clean!

nextdns - NextDNS CLI client (DoH Proxy)

1Hosts - World's most advanced DNS filter-/blocklists!

cname-trackers - This repository contains a list of popular CNAME trackers

hosts-blocklists - Automatically updated, moderated and optimized lists for blocking ads, trackers, malware and other garbage

easylist - EasyList filter subscription (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, EasyList Cookie, Fanboy's Social/Annoyances/Notifications Blocking List)

dns-blocklists - Lists and configuration for our DNS blocking service

hosts - 🔒 Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.

cloudflare-gateway-pihole-scripts - Use Cloudflare Gateway DNS/VPN to block ads, malware and tracking domains - free alternative to NextDNS, Pi-hole and Adguard

AdguardFilters - AdGuard Content Blocking Filters

NXEnhanced - Adds "quality-of-life" features to NextDNS website for a more practical usability

The Blocklist Project - These lists were created because the founder of the project wanted something with a little more control over what is being blocked. Many lists out there are all or nothing. We set out to create lists with more control over what is being blocked and believe that we have accomplished that.