AdGuard DNS
8.6#1 in internet filtering softwareFrom $29.88 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | AdGuard DNS | NextDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted DNS | AdGuard DNS supports DNSCrypt, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-QUIC. | NextDNS supports DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS and says setup works across home, cellular, work and public Wi-Fi networks. |
| Parental controls | Private DNS supports adult-content categories, safe search, YouTube restrictions, custom domains, and scheduled filtering. | Controls can block categories such as pornography, violence and piracy, enforce SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode, block named apps or games, and schedule access through Recreation Time. |
| Rating on G2 | AdGuard has 4.4 out of 5 from 32 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | The AdGuard DNS Android app shows 3.6 out of 5 from 578 reviews in the store header, with a ratings section showing 555 reviews. | 4.2 out of 5 from about 1.86K ratings for the unofficial NextDNS Manager app. |
AdGuard DNS plans
- AdGuard DNS StarterFree
- AdGuard DNS Personal$19.99 a month
- AdGuard DNS Personal$29.88 a year
- AdGuard DNS Team$239.99 a month
- AdGuard DNS Team$359.77 a year
- AdGuard DNS EnterprisePriced on request
NextDNS plans
- FreeFree
- Pro£1.79 a month
- Business£17.90 a month
- Education£17.90 a month
Pick AdGuard DNS if…
The Personal plan is described for personal use, Team for small businesses, and Enterprise for larger companies. Its filtering and scheduling controls may suit households managing content access across devices.
Pick NextDNS if…
NextDNS suits people seeking threat, ad, and tracker blocking across devices, as well as households wanting internet controls for children. Its logging choices may also suit users who want to configure retention or turn logging off.