NextDNS

Service in Ad & tracker blockers

Encrypted DNS service that blocks ads and trackers on every device and network, set up once per phone or router.

Query logs are on by default; you can turn them off or pick where they are stored.

Privacy passport

3 of 4 checks

No trackingYesNo ads and no third-party trackers or analytics.
Open sourcePartlyThe apps are open source; the server or some parts are not.
Only you can read itNothing storedIt doesn't keep your content, so there is nothing to read.
No accountOptionalWorks without an account; one is only needed for extras such as sync.
FreeFree planA free plan, with paid upgrades.

Where it stands among 14 ad and tracker blockers

No tracking

Yes

Partly

Not stated

Open source

Yes

Partly

No account

Yes

Free

Yes

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Ad & tracker blockersOur pickBlocks ads in every app on phones, no install needed

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AdGuard

App

System-wide ad and tracker blocker for computers and phones, plus free open-source browser extensions.

Minimal tracking
Partly open
Stays on device
Account optional
Free plan

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AdGuard DNS

Service

Free public DNS that filters ads and trackers, with a paid dashboard for custom rules and per-device settings.

No tracking
Partly open
Account optional
Free plan

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No tracking
Open source
On your server
No account
Free

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