NextDNS
2 alternatives — 2 easy
Why people leave NextDNS
- Free tier limited to 300,000 queries per month
- DNS queries pass through third-party servers
- Advanced features require paid plan
- Dependent on external service availability
Comparison
| App | Difficulty | RAM | Docker | Mobile | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard Home Network-wide ad and tracker blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole. | easy | 0.25GB | — | — | Active | |
| Pi-hole Network-wide ad blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole, originally designed for Raspberry Pi. | easy | 0.25GB | — | — | Active |
Detailed Look
AdGuard Home Top Pick
Network-wide ad and tracker blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole.
Pros
- + Clean modern web UI
- + DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS support
- + Per-client settings
- + Easy to set up
Cons
- - Backed by a commercial company which may shift priorities
- - Less community filter lists than Pi-hole
- - No API for advanced automation
- - Some features overlap with router capabilities
Pi-hole
Network-wide ad blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole, originally designed for Raspberry Pi.
Pros
- + Huge community and extensive block lists
- + Very lightweight
- + Easy dashboard
- + Works well on Raspberry Pi
Cons
- - Web UI is less modern than AdGuard Home
- - No built-in DNS-over-HTTPS
- - Teleporter backup system is basic
- - Updates can occasionally break things
Can't decide? Compare AdGuard Home, Pi-hole side by side →