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Public DNS providers comparison
There are tons of public DNS resolvers out there as alternatives to what your ISP gives you. Here's how the main ones compare-looking at privacy, logging, and security features.
Download CSV| Provider | Primary DNS | Logs queries | Privacy policy | Features | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Public DNS | 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4 | Yes (limited) | Yes | DNSSEC, DoH, DoT | Super fast, but they do keep some data |
| Cloudflare | 1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1 | Minimal | Yes | DNSSEC, DoH, DoT | Really privacy-conscious |
| Quad9 | 9.9.9.9 | No (claims) | Yes | DNSSEC, malware blocking | Built with security in mind |
| OpenDNS (Cisco) | 208.67.222.222 | Yes | Yes | Filtering, DNSSEC | More for business users |
| AdGuard DNS | 94.140.14.14 | Minimal | Yes | Ad blocking | Privacy with ad filtering built in |
| CleanBrowsing | 185.228.168.9 | Minimal | Yes | Content filtering | Good option for families |
| NextDNS | 45.90.28.0 | Configurable | Yes | Filtering, analytics | You can tweak pretty much everything |
How to choose a DNS provider
- If privacy matters to you, go with one that doesn't log much.
- Want better security? Pick one that blocks malware and phishing.
- Speed can differ depending on where you are and your network.