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dnsmasq vs Radio Silence

A side-by-side look at dnsmasq and Radio Silence. 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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Radio Silence

Radio Silence

Security & Privacy

Radio Silence is a firewall program that monitors all connections to and from your computer. It helps block malware, ads, and tracking while allowing desired connections to go through. Radio Silence is lightweight, easy to use, and works silently in the background.

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