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dns2socks vs Portmaster

A side-by-side look at dns2socks and Portmaster. 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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Portmaster

Portmaster

Security & Privacy

Portmaster is a free, open source application firewall and HTTPS proxy for Windows that protects against malicious content getting to your computer. It blocks malware, ads, and trackers from making connections.

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