AdGuard DNS
Hosted DNS filtering service that blocks ads, trackers and malicious domains on all your devices.
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About AdGuard DNS
AdGuard DNS is AdGuard's cloud DNS service. You point a device, router or whole network at it, and it blocks ads, trackers and malicious domains before they load, with no app needed on most devices. A free public resolver is available to anyone, and the account-based service adds a dashboard with per-device statistics, custom rules, blocklists, parental controls with safe search and screen-time schedules, and support for encrypted DNS protocols. A free Starter plan comes with every account, and paid Personal and Team plans raise limits and add features; AdGuard VPN subscribers get Personal included. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and routers. As with any DNS blocker, it can't remove ads served from the same domain as content, and you are trusting AdGuard with your DNS queries.
Best for: Households wanting DNS filtering and parental controls without running a server.
Pros and cons
What works
- No server to run; works on any device or router
- Per-device statistics and rules
- Parental controls with screen-time schedules
Why people leave
- Can't block ads served from the same domain as content
- Your DNS queries go through AdGuard's servers
- Free plan has usage limits
Top AdGuard DNS alternatives
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NextDNS66.5Very similar hosted DNS filtering with a generous free query allowance.
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Control D62.6Hosted DNS filtering with strong business and multi-device management.
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AdGuard Home59.6Self-host the same idea for free, with your queries staying at home.
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Quad957.2Free non-profit DNS that blocks malicious domains, for security rather than ads.
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Pi-hole55.3Self-hosted DNS blocking with full control over your data.
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AdGuard DNS: common questions
Is AdGuard DNS free?
AdGuard DNS has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Starter, included by default (checked on AdGuard DNS's own site).
Is AdGuard DNS open source?
No, AdGuard DNS is not open source. Open-source alternatives include AdGuard Home and Pi-hole.
What platforms does AdGuard DNS run on?
AdGuard DNS is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to AdGuard DNS?
The highest-ranked AdGuard DNS alternatives right now are NextDNS, Control D and AdGuard Home. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.