NextDNS
8.6#2 in internet filtering softwareFrom £1.79 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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OpenDNS Home
6.8#16 in dns filtering servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | NextDNS | OpenDNS Home |
|---|---|---|
| Parental controls | 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. | The benefit matrix describes parental controls that protect every device in the home. |
| Threat protection | Its listed protections include malware and phishing, cryptojacking, DNS rebinding, IDN homographs, typosquatting, domain generation algorithms, and newly registered domains. | The benefit matrix lists built-in protection against malicious phishing. |
NextDNS plans
- FreeFree
- Pro£1.79 a month
- Business£17.90 a month
- Education£17.90 a month
OpenDNS Home plans
- OpenDNS Family ShieldFree
- OpenDNS HomeFree
- OpenDNS Public ServiceFree
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.
Pick OpenDNS Home if…
OpenDNS Home suits households seeking customizable filtering and basic DNS-layer protection across devices on a home network. Family Shield is an option for those who want preconfigured adult-content blocking without signing up.