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dns2socks vs OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy

A side-by-side look at dns2socks and OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy. 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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OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy

OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy

Security & Privacy

OpenDNS DNSCrypt Proxy is a free, open source proxy software that encrypts DNS traffic between a user's device and OpenDNS's DNS resolvers. It helps prevent eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data.

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