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NextDNS is ranked #2 of 55 in internet filtering software on Inferse. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at £1.79/mo.

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What it does
NextDNS protects against security threats, blocks ads and trackers, and provides supervised internet access for kids across devices and networks.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Threat protection
Its listed protections include malware and phishing, cryptojacking, DNS rebinding, IDN homographs, typosquatting, domain generation algorithms, and newly registered domains.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy features
NextDNS says it blocks ads and trackers, including operating-system-level trackers and third-party trackers disguised as first-party.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Parental controls
Controls include category blocking, SafeSearch, YouTube Restricted Mode, blocking specific websites, apps and games, and scheduled Recreation Time.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Analytics and logs
Users can choose log retention from one hour up to two years, disable logging, and select storage in the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, or Switzerland.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Encrypted DNS
NextDNS supports DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS for encrypted DNS connections.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Additional controls
Features include unlimited configurations, custom allowlists and denylists, customizable block pages, DNS rewrites, DNSSEC validation, and experimental Handshake support.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Apple setup
The Apple setup page generates a configuration profile for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS devices.apple.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Router and CLI setup
NextDNS's help center describes setup on devices or routers and says its CLI can run on some routers; IPv4 linked-IP setup is unencrypted, while DoH and DoT encrypt traffic.help.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy policy
NextDNS says it does not sell, license, or share user-submitted data, discards DNS request and response data after replying, and logs data only when requested by the user or required for a feature.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Data privacy controls
The privacy policy says users can choose what is logged, for how long and in which jurisdiction, and can view, export, or delete their data.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The pricing page lists community support for Free and Pro, and email support for Business and Education.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026
Free tier limit
The free plan includes 300,000 queries per month; after the quota is exceeded, NextDNS says it continues answering queries as a classic non-blocking DNS service.nextdns.io · 30 Sept 2026

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