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dns2socks vs GlassWire

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

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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GlassWire

GlassWire

Security & Privacy

GlassWire is a free network security monitor and analyzer for Windows that visualizes network activity and alerts users to suspicious connections. It tracks bandwidth usage and shows open ports and connections to help identify threats.

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