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AdGuard DNS vs dns2socks

A side-by-side look at AdGuard DNS and dns2socks. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AdGuard DNS

AdGuard DNS

Security & Privacy

AdGuard DNS is a free alternative to paid ad blocking services. It uses DNS filtering to block ads and tracking on devices and networks. Easy to set up with no downloads required.

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dns2socks

dns2socks

Network & Admin

dns2socks is an open-source software that proxies DNS requests through a SOCKS5 proxy. It allows bypassing DNS restrictions and filtering by routing DNS lookups over a SOCKS5 proxy, which obscures the origin of DNS requests.

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