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Head-to-head · DNS Filtering Services

DeCloudUs DNS vs RethinkDNS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score DeCloudUs DNS #6 in DNS Filtering Services 8.9/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DeCloudUs
RethinkDNS #7 in DNS Filtering Services 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 7 features Visit RethinkDNS

DeCloudUs DNS leads on 0 checks, RethinkDNS on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDeCloudUs DNS · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDeCloudUs DNS · 7 of 7

DeCloudUs DNS scores higher on our rubric for dns filtering services: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

DeCloudUs DNS is the better fit for families wanting free profile-based filtering. RethinkDNS is the better fit for open-source Android and self-hosted users.

  • DeCloudUs DNS fits best

    Families wanting free profile-based filtering

  • RethinkDNS fits best

    Open-source Android and self-hosted users

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Side by side

Feature DeCloudUs DNS 8.9/10 Visit ↗ RethinkDNS 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #6 in DNS Filtering Services #7 in DNS Filtering Services
Best for Families wanting free profile-based filtering Open-source Android and self-hosted users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5.94/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Android
Integrations 2 integrations 4 integrations
Features DeCloudUs DNS 7/7 · RethinkDNS 0/7
Malware blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ad blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Adult content filtering ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Per-device policies ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Activity logs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Analytics dashboard ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom blocklists ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Parental categories cover adult content, social media, streaming, and gambling
  • Separate profiles support individual policies, schedules, and custom rules
  • Encrypted DNS includes DoH, DoT, DNSCrypt, API, and MCP management
  • More than 190 blocklists cover security, privacy, and parental categories
  • Android firewall supports per-application and domain-level rules
  • Searchable logs and suspicious-connection reports improve visibility
Cons
  • Advanced filtering categories and individual service blocks are tied to Premium
  • Additional profiles, schedules, and regional resolvers require Premium Plus
  • Device setup depends on support for encrypted DNS configuration
  • Its strongest controls are centered on Android devices
  • Browser and device setup depends on compatible DNS support
  • Cloud DNS services have separate free and paid tiers
Our verdict

DeCloudUs DNS is an encrypted DNS resolver and filtering service for individuals, families, and households. It blocks ads, trackers, malware, phishing domains, and selectable content categories at the DNS layer. Families can create…

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RethinkDNS combines a DNS resolver with an Android firewall for users who want device-level filtering and network visibility. It blocks ads, trackers, malware, ransomware, phishing domains, and other predefined categories through…

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  1. DeCloudUs DNSDNS Filtering Services 8.9Free plan · 10-day trial
  2. RethinkDNSDNS Filtering Services 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DeCloudUs DNS — where it wins

    • Parental categories cover adult content, social media, streaming, and gambling
    • Separate profiles support individual policies, schedules, and custom rules
    • Encrypted DNS includes DoH, DoT, DNSCrypt, API, and MCP management

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced filtering categories and individual service blocks are tied to Premium
    • Additional profiles, schedules, and regional resolvers require Premium Plus
    • Device setup depends on support for encrypted DNS configuration

  • RethinkDNS — where it wins

    • More than 190 blocklists cover security, privacy, and parental categories
    • Android firewall supports per-application and domain-level rules
    • Searchable logs and suspicious-connection reports improve visibility

    Where it doesn't

    • Its strongest controls are centered on Android devices
    • Browser and device setup depends on compatible DNS support
    • Cloud DNS services have separate free and paid tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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