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Public DNS providers comparison
Public DNS resolvers offer alternatives to ISP-provided DNS services. This comparison highlights key differences in 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 | High performance, data retention |
| Cloudflare | 1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1 | Minimal | Yes | DNSSEC, DoH, DoT | Privacy-focused |
| Quad9 | 9.9.9.9 | No (claims) | Yes | DNSSEC, malware blocking | Security-first |
| OpenDNS (Cisco) | 208.67.222.222 | Yes | Yes | Filtering, DNSSEC | Enterprise features |
| AdGuard DNS | 94.140.14.14 | Minimal | Yes | Ad blocking | Privacy & filtering |
| CleanBrowsing | 185.228.168.9 | Minimal | Yes | Content filtering | Family-safe DNS |
| NextDNS | 45.90.28.0 | Configurable | Yes | Filtering, analytics | Highly customizable |
How to choose a DNS provider
- Privacy-focused users should consider minimal-logging providers.
- Security-focused setups benefit from malware and phishing blocking.
- Performance varies by region and network.