NextDNS
DNS service that blocks ads and trackers across a network
- #5 of 10 in best ad blockers
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Web
Ranked 5 of 10 in best ad blockers
A DNS service that blocks ads and trackers in websites and apps on every device that uses its resolver, with a free plan of 300,000 queries a month. It works at network level, but each device or router must point to its DNS.
Best for Network-wide blocking with a free plan
About NextDNS
NextDNS runs as a cloud DNS resolver, so its filtering applies to every device that points at it, rather than to one browser. Its homepage says it blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps, and it also filters security threats.
The pricing page lists a free plan with 300,000 DNS queries a month and unlimited devices and configurations, and it says the service keeps answering queries after the free quota is used up, without blocking. The Pro plan is for personal and close family use with unlimited queries. The page lists prices in Turkish lira, so check the current amount on the pricing page.
Key features
- Network-wide DNS filtering
- Free plan with unlimited devices
- Unlimited configurations
- Pro plan for personal use
- Community support
Strengths
- Free plan with 300,000 queries a month
- Works on every device that uses its DNS
Limits
- Each device or router needs its DNS settings changed
- Pricing page shows prices in Turkish lira
Where NextDNS ranks
How NextDNS compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#3 Adblock Plus | 85.5 | Free and open source | Browser extensionAndroidiOS | Browser pages |
#4 Ghostery | 84.0 | Free | Browser extensionAndroid | Browsers and an Android app |
| #5NextDNS | 82.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Whole network or device |
#6 AdGuard Home | 81.0 | Free and open source | Self-hosted | Whole network |
#7 Blokada | 79.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | AndroidiOS | Device-wide on phones |
The full comparison table for best ad blockers has all 10 products.
Questions about NextDNS
- Is NextDNS free?
- NextDNS can be used without paying: Free plan with 300,000 queries a month; Pro for personal use. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is NextDNS open source?
- No. NextDNS is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does NextDNS support?
- NextDNS is available on: Web.
- What is NextDNS best for?
- Network-wide blocking with a free plan. In our ranking of ad blockers it is number 5 of 10 with a score of 82.5.
- What are the best alternatives to NextDNS?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Adblock Plus, Ghostery.
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