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Technitium DNS Server

Open-source self-hosted DNS server that blocks ads and malware for your whole network.

Open sourceSelf-hostableAd and tracker blockers
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About Technitium DNS Server

Technitium DNS Server is a full open-source DNS server you can run at home or in an organisation. It works as both a recursive resolver and an authoritative server, so beyond Pi-hole-style ad and malware blocking with blocklists it can host your own zones, run split-horizon DNS and act as a DHCP server. It supports DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-QUIC, both for forwarding to public resolvers and for serving clients, and it is managed from a web console. It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS and Raspberry Pi through the .NET runtime, or from the official Docker image. It is free and open source. It suits home-lab users who want a real DNS server rather than a filtering layer; the interface is more technical than Pi-hole or AdGuard Home, and the community is smaller.

Best for: Home-lab and IT users who want a full DNS server with built-in ad blocking.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Full recursive and authoritative DNS server
  • Encrypted DNS: DoT, DoH and DoQ
  • Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi or Docker

Why people leave

  • More technical interface than Pi-hole
  • Smaller community and fewer guides
  • Needs the .NET runtime outside Docker

Top Technitium DNS Server alternatives

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  1. 1Pi-hole logo
    Pi-hole

    Simpler, more popular DNS sinkhole with a huge community.

    66.5
  2. 2AdGuard Home logo
    AdGuard Home

    Polished network-wide blocker with encrypted DNS and easy setup.

    62.6
  3. 3Blocky logo
    Blocky

    Lightweight DNS proxy with blocking, configured entirely in YAML.

    59.6

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Technitium DNS Server: common questions

Is Technitium DNS Server free?

Yes. Technitium DNS Server is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Technitium DNS Server open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at TechnitiumSoftware/DnsServer. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Technitium DNS Server run on?

Technitium DNS Server is available for Self-hosted, Windows, Linux and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Technitium DNS Server?

The highest-ranked Technitium DNS Server alternatives right now are Pi-hole, AdGuard Home and Blocky. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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