AdGuard DNS

Set-in-minutes public DNS resolver that blocks ads and trackers.

adguard-dns.io
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Price
FreemiumFree Starter plan capped at 300,000 monthly queries; the Personal plan (~$2.49/mo billed annually) removes the limits.
Works on
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Based in
Cyprus
Source code
Open source
Payment
Accepts crypto

AdGuard DNS filters ads, trackers, and malware at the DNS level for a whole network or device, set up by pointing your system at two addresses with no software to install. It offers a free public resolver plus a paid tier that adds custom rules, query logs, and dashboards. The DNS server code is open-source under AGPL and run by AdGuard's Cyprus-based team but as a hosted resolver it necessarily processes your queries. It is the easiest network-level option here; for a self-hosted alternative from the same company, look at AdGuard Home.

Strengths

  • Set up in minutes, no software required
  • Free public resolver plus a flexible paid tier
  • Server code open-source (AGPL-3.0)

Considerations

  • Hosted resolver processes your DNS queries
  • Advanced features require a paid plan
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AdGuard DNS alternatives

uBlock OriginThe gold-standard browser extension for blocking ads and trackers.NextDNSConfigurable DNS-level blocking for every device on your network.uBlock Origin LiteThe Manifest V3 blocker for Chromium browsers, from uBO's own developer.Pi-holeSelf-hosted DNS blocker where your queries never leave your network.