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NextDNS

Freemium#17 of 65 in Internet Filtering SoftwareDNS Filtering Services DNS Filtering Software Anti-Phishing Software

NextDNS: A flexible DNS filter with unusually broad controls, logs, and platform support. Ranked #17 of 65 in Internet Filtering Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for advanced free DNS controls and analytics.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Advanced free DNS controls and analytics
Free plan
Yes
Custom blocklists
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes all features, unlimited devices, and unlimited configurations
- Advanced analytics, real-time DNS logs, retention controls, and data residency options
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, routers, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Free usage is limited to 300,000 queries per month
- Custom blocklists cannot be uploaded; domains must be entered manually
- Business and Education pricing applies by employee or student groups

Our verdict on NextDNS

NextDNS is a DNS-based Internet filtering and security service for individuals, families, schools, and businesses. It blocks malware, phishing domains, advertisements, trackers, explicit content, selected websites, apps, and games across devices and networks. Administrators can apply policies across computers, mobile devices, routers, and other supported environments, making it suitable for households and organizations that want centralized filtering rather than device-by-device controls.

The Free plan includes 300,000 queries per month, unlimited devices, unlimited configurations, access to all features, and community support. Pro adds unlimited queries while keeping unlimited devices, unlimited configurations, and access to all features. Business is designed for small and medium businesses and adds email support; its price applies for every 50 employees. Education is intended for schools and universities, also includes email support, and applies pricing for every 250 students. This structure makes the free tier broad for personal use, while the paid tiers mainly remove query limits or align billing with organizational size.

Its standout strength is control depth: malware and phishing protection, parental categories, SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode enforcement, custom denylist and allowlist entries, time-based Recreation Time rules, analytics, real-time DNS logs, configurable retention and data residency, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS response rewrites. The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, routers, and an API. It is a strong choice for users who want detailed DNS policy management and visibility across varied platforms. Those needing uploaded custom blocklists should consider a different filtering product.

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NextDNS pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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NextDNS fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Device limit	Not verified
Custom blocklists	Yes
Safe search controls	Yes
Filtering schedules	Yes
Activity reports	Advanced
Platform support	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, routers, and major operating systems
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	nextdns.io
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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