Sites like NextDNS

01 · Entity

About NextDNS

NextDNS nextdns.io

NextDNS - The new firewall for the modern Internet

NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

Wikidata: American cloud-based DNS resolver

Top 10K · #3,087 English 8 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

NextDNS is a cloud-based DNS resolver that blocks malware and phishing, ads and trackers, and offers parental controls, configurable across all devices and networks.

Who it’s for

Privacy-conscious individuals, families and small businesses

Business model

Freemium subscriptions

• DNS filtering service
• DNS-level ad blocking
• tracker blocking
• parental controls
• malware and phishing protection
• encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT)
• custom blocklists
• DNS query logs and analytics

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to NextDNS’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   AdGuard DNS adguard-dns.com Top 10K English

   AdGuard DNS — ad-blocking DNS server

   Create your ad-blocking DNS server that will protect your personal data, prevent tracking and allow you to control access to specific content on the Internet.

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Zendesk
   • Amazon SES

   0 say AdGuard DNS is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say AdGuard DNS isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.925
2. 02
   Network Solutions networksolutions.com Top 10K English

   Security check | Network Solutions

   American-based technology company and a subsidiary of Web.com

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Meta Business Suite
   • Microsoft 365
   • OpenAI

   0 say Network Solutions is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Network Solutions isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.906
3. 03
   Quad9 quad9.net Top 10K English

   Quad9 | A public and free DNS service for a better security and privacy

   A public and free DNS service for a better security and privacy

   • Google Search Console
   • Zendesk
   • Mailchimp
   • nginx
   • Slack

   0 say Quad9 is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Quad9 isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.897
4. 04
   ClouDNS cloudns.net Top 1K English

   Free DNS hosting, Cloud DNS hosting and Domain names | ClouDNS

   ClouDNS provides Free DNS, Cloud DNS, Managed DNS, GeoDNS and DDoS Protected DNS hosting with included web redirects, mail forwards and Round-Robin load balancing. Instant updates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Google Analytics
   • jQuery
   • nginx

   0 say ClouDNS is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say ClouDNS isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.895
5. 05
   Cloudflare cloudflare.com Top 100 English

   Cloudflare: Build for the agent era

   Welcome to Cloudflare - Powering the next generation of applications

   • Cloudflare
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Zendesk
   • Apple Business
   • Astro

   0 say Cloudflare is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Cloudflare isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.894
6. 06
   Dynu dynu.com Top 10K English

   Free dynamic DNS service | Dynu Systems, Inc.

   Dynu Systems, Inc. provides free dynamic DNS service as well as other services such as domain registration, email and SSL services.

   • Google Search Console
   • ASP.NET
   • Bing Webmaster Tools
   • Google Analytics
   • Google Fonts
   • Yandex Webmaster

   0 say Dynu is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Dynu isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.897
7. 07
   DuckDuckGo duckduckgo.com Top 1K English

   DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.

   The Internet privacy company that empowers you to seamlessly take control of your personal information online, without any tradeoffs.

   • Next.js
   • React
   • Zendesk
   • Apple Business
   • Microsoft 365
   • nginx

   0 say DuckDuckGo is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say DuckDuckGo isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Close cos 0.893
8. 08
   NLnet Labs nlnetlabs.nl Top 10K English

   NLnet Labs - Home

   Research & Development, Internet architecture, DNS, Routing, Stability and Security.

   • Google Workspace
   • Adobe Fonts
   • Bootstrap
   • Font Awesome
   • jQuery
   • nginx

   0 say NLnet Labs is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say NLnet Labs isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Close cos 0.889
9. 09
   afraid.org Top 10K English

   FreeDNS - Free DNS - Dynamic DNS - Static DNS subdomain and domain hosting

   Free DNS hosting, lets you fully manage your own domain. Dynamic DNS and Static DNS services available. You may also create hosts off other domains that we host upon the domain owners consent, we have several domains to choose from!

   • nginx

   0 say afraid.org is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say afraid.org isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

   Comment
   Close cos 0.889
10. 10
    AdGuard adguard.com Top 10K English

    AdGuard Ad Blocker — block ads, popups, and trackers

    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of annoying ads and online tracking and protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing fast, safe and ad-free

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Amazon SES

    0 say AdGuard is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say AdGuard isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.885
11. 11
    easyDNS easydns.com Top 10K English

    easyDNS - DNS, Domains, Web and Email Hosting Since 1998

    The DNS Professionals: Anycast, Dynamic DNS, Enterprise DNS, Secondary DNS with TSIG, DNSSEC. We also offer web hosting, email and VPS. Amazing Support.

    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe Fonts
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • Bootstrap
    • Font Awesome
    • Google Analytics

    0 say easyDNS is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say easyDNS isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.886
12. 12
    No-IP no-ip.com Top 1K English

    No-IP | Smarter DNS Starts Here

    No-IP is a Free Dynamic DNS and Managed DNS provider with 100% uptime. Get free DDNS, plus domain registration and SSL certificates, for home and business

    • Google Search Console
    • Zendesk
    • Bing Webmaster Tools
    • Google Ads conversion tracking
    • Google Fonts
    • Google Tag Manager

    0 say No-IP is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say No-IP isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.886
13. 13
    Dynadot dynadot.com Top 10K English

    Register, Buy & Manage Domain Names Online | Dynadot

    Search 800+ domain extensions, register names at transparent prices, and manage DNS, privacy, email, transfers, renewals, and domain portfolios in Dynadot.

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Notion
    • Nuxt
    • Vue.js

    0 say Dynadot is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Dynadot isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.886
14. 14
    No-IP ddns.net Top 1K English

    Free Dynamic DNS | No-IP Free DDNS Service

    Get free Dynamic DNS from No-IP. Point an easy-to-remember hostname to your dynamic IP — no credit card, no hassle.

    • Google Search Console
    • Bing Webmaster Tools
    • Google Ads conversion tracking
    • Google Fonts
    • Google Tag Manager
    • HubSpot

    0 say No-IP is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say No-IP isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.885
15. 15
    DataDome datadome.co Top 10K English

    datadome.co

    cybersecurity company

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian
    • Amazon CloudFront

    0 say DataDome is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say DataDome isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.882
16. 16
    Netnod netnod.se Top 10K English

    Start | Netnod

    internet exchange in Sweden

    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • Drupal
    • Mailchimp
    • Matomo

    0 say Netnod is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Netnod isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.880
17. 17
    myQNAPcloud myqnapcloud.com Top 10K English

    myQNAPcloud

    myQNAPcloud is a cloud service provided by QNAP for you to remotely connect to your QNAP devices and to share your files securely. You can have your own Internet hostname for your QNAP devices and also access your data remotely without the need to manually configure your router.

    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon SES
    • Firebase
    • Google Fonts
    • Google Tag Manager
    • jQuery

    0 say myQNAPcloud is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say myQNAPcloud isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.879
18. 18
    Spamhaus spamhaus.org Top 1K English

    Strengthening trust and safety across the internet | Spamhaus

    Strengthening trust and safety online through IP and domain reputation intelligence, expertise, education, and community collaboration.

    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • Algolia
    • Google Fonts
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Nuxt

    0 say Spamhaus is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say Spamhaus isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.879
19. 19
    NordVPN nordvpn.com Top 10K English

    virtual private network provider

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say NordVPN is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say NordVPN isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.879
20. 20
    EuroDNS eurodns.com Top 10K English

    EuroDNS: Domains, Hosting & Web Essentials All In One Place

    Find a domain, launch your website, and make it happen with us! From hosting, to SSL, to branded email: EuroDNS has everything you need in one place.

    • Google Search Console
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Fonts
    • Google Tag Manager

    0 say EuroDNS is a good alternative to NextDNS 0 say EuroDNS isn’t a real alternative to NextDNS

    Comment
    Close cos 0.883

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to nextdns.io’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones NextDNS uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What NextDNS is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.