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dnsmasq vs NextDNS Manager

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

dnsmasq

dnsmasq

Network & Admin

dnsmasq is a lightweight, open source DNS forwarder and DHCP server. It is designed to provide DNS and DHCP services to a small network, and can be configured on routers or other network devices.

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NextDNS Manager

NextDNS Manager

Security & Privacy

NextDNS Manager is a service that provides customizable DNS-based filtering, blocking, caching, and analytics. It allows you to block ads, trackers, malware, and inappropriate content across all your devices.

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