The Best 18 Free Recursive DNS Alternatives

  • OpenDNS icon

    OpenDNS

    OpenDNS is the leading provider of security and infrastructure services that make the Internet safer through integrated Web content filtering, anti-phishing and DNS.

    Free Personal Web

  • Google Public DNS icon

    Google Public DNS

    Google Public DNS is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service, that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

    Free Web

  • Comodo Secure DNS icon

    Comodo Secure DNS

    Comodo Secure DNS is a domain name resolution service that resolves your DNS requests through Comodo worldwide network of redundant DNS servers.

    Free Mac OS X Windows Linux Web

  • FoolDNS icon

    FoolDNS

    FoolDNS is a DNS service to protect user privacy. It blocks advertising from services that use it to track the user without authorization.

    Free Web

  • DNS Redirector icon

    DNS Redirector

    Runs as a Windows service, supports any TCP/IP device. Display a blocked page as result of any domain name matched in the keywords list.

    Commercial Windows

  • DNSCrypt icon

    DNSCrypt

    DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone Docker

  • Norton ConnectSafe icon

    Norton ConnectSafe

    There are thousands of infected and fraudulent Web site lurking on the Internet, with new ones popping up daily. So how do you know if a site is safe to visit or a dangerous site that should be avoided? Simple. Use Norton ConnectSafe.

    Free Personal Mac OS X Windows Linux Web

  • ChurchDNS icon

    ChurchDNS

    ChurchDNS Protects Nonprofits Through DNS Content Filtering, Malware/Phishing Protection, and Eliminating Most Web Based Advertisements.

    Commercial Web

  • DNSReactor icon

    DNSReactor

    DNSReactor provides FREE Public DNS servers that you can use as an alternative to your local isp DNS servers. Take advantage of this FREE added layer of security NOW. ...

    Free Web

  • WebTitan DNS Web Filter icon

    WebTitan DNS Web Filter

    WebTitan is a powerful web filter providing protection from web based security threats and advanced web and dns filtering control to businesses around the world.

    Commercial

  • Quad9 icon

    Quad9

    Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.

    Free Web

  • Verisign Public DNS icon

    Verisign Public DNS

    Verisign Public DNS is a free DNS service that offers improved DNS stability and security over other alternatives. And, unlike many of the other DNS services out there...

    Free Web

  • Alternate DNS icon

    Alternate DNS

    Free to use public DNS servers which filter unwanted advertisements and malware.

    Free Windows

  • Ad-free Time! icon

    Ad-free Time!

    Doesn't just filter advertisements, but also most known malware sites (sites known to be harmful to your computer). On top of that, enables geo restricted content...

    Freemium Web

  • CleanBrowsing icon

    CleanBrowsing

    CleanBrowsing is a family and kid-safe way to browse the web without surprises. It Automatically blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing and the...

    Free Windows Linux iPhone Chrome OS Web

  • DNS.Watch icon

    DNS.Watch

    An alternate free recursive DNS provider that does not log, filter, or hijack (redirect NXDOMAIN responses).

    Free Web