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Looks like a great alternative to NextDNS if you can do without any special configuration. For me, NextDNS is still better. I can setup separate DNS zones for
by 8fingerlouie 5y ago
Looks like a great alternative to NextDNS if you can do without any special configuration.
For me, NextDNS is still better. I can setup separate DNS zones for adults, children, IOT, etc. and it works across networks (unlike Pihole/AdguardHome). I can also setup DNS forwards for each zone.
- Terretta 5y agoYou're not even mentioning that NextDNS blocks ads and trackers. This release claims: > * Since launching 1.1.1.1, the number one request we have received is to provide a version of the product that automatically filters out bad sites.* Really? More asked for than ad blocking or tracker blocking?
- caskstrength 5y agoYeah, I would also love to get NextDNS-style offering fro CloudFlare. I'm currently have multiple malware/spyware/adds/annoyances filters enabled and I need them on DNS level because having uBlock Origin in my browser doesn't help me, for example, to prevent spying by my smart TV or phone apps.
- paol 5y agoHate to break it to you, but DNS level blocking won't help you either. Lots of this kind of spying is done through fixed IP addresses.
- WA 5y agoWhat do you suggest instead?
- derwiki 5y agoBlocking traffic to bad IPs entirely, not just blocking DNS resolution to bad IPs.
- caskstrength 5y agoPlease define "lots" and provide source.
- totallymike 5y agoIt will still help, but it won’t prevent this specific issue, to be clear.
- brightball 5y agoNextDNS is fantastic. I love the level of control and flexibility it gives me to set network wide controls and then simple bypasses for the grown ups in the house.
- legrande 5y agoNextDNS is great and all, but it's another third party that could be handing your data over to god knows who. PiHole is local and I don't have to worry about my data being misused.
- 8fingerlouie 5y agoPiHole also performs upstream DNS lookups, which could also be handed over to 3rd parties, be that Google (8.8.8.8), or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1), or even your own ISP. With NextDNS you at least have a TOS that specifies "1. We do not (and will never) sell, license, sublicense or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. NextDNS Inc. is an independent company 100% funded, owned and controlled by its founders and will never engage in any data sharing or selling activities, now or in the future." As well as the option to keep logs in the EU, and thus place it under the GDPR, and since IP traffic information is generally classified as PIM, it will be covered.