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dnsmasq vs TinyProxy

A side-by-side look at dnsmasq and TinyProxy. 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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TinyProxy

TinyProxy

Network & Admin

TinyProxy is a light-weight open source HTTP and HTTPS proxy server. It runs on Linux, MacOS, and Windows and allows users to anonymize web browsing sessions and control internet access. TinyProxy is configurable, supports access control, and can be extended with custom plugins.

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