NextDNS vs AdAway

Struggling to choose between NextDNS and AdAway? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

NextDNS is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like dns, privacy, security, ad-blocking, tracker-blocking, malware-blocking, phishing-protection.

It boasts features such as Network-wide ad blocking, Malware protection, Enhanced privacy by blocking trackers, Faster DNS resolution, Custom blocklists and allowlists, Parental controls and pros including Easy to set up, Works across all devices, Detailed analytics and logging, Flexible configuration options, Free for personal use.

On the other hand, AdAway is a Security & Privacy product tagged with ad-blocking, hosts-file-editor, open-source.

Its standout features include Blocks ads in apps and browsers by redirecting ad server requests to localhost, Open source and free, Easy to use interface, Does not require root access, Regularly updated blocklist, Allows customization of hosts file, and it shines with pros like Blocks ads without root access, Lightweight and efficient, Open source with no ads or tracking, Works across many apps and browsers, Can be customized to block additional hosts.

Feature	NextDNS	AdAway
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

NextDNS

Description: NextDNS is an alternative DNS service that provides advanced security, privacy, and performance benefits for devices connected to the internet. It blocks malware, phishing, trackers, and ads and customizes based on your needs.

AdAway

Description: AdAway is an open source ad blocker and hosts file editor for Android devices. It blocks ads by editing the hosts file on your device to redirect requests from advertising servers to localhost.

Key Features Comparison

NextDNS Features

• Network-wide ad blocking
• Malware protection
• Enhanced privacy by blocking trackers
• Faster DNS resolution
• Custom blocklists and allowlists
• Parental controls

AdAway Features

• Blocks ads in apps and browsers by redirecting ad server requests to localhost
• Open source and free
• Easy to use interface
• Does not require root access
• Regularly updated blocklist
• Allows customization of hosts file

Pros & Cons Analysis

NextDNS

Pros

• Easy to set up
• Works across all devices
• Detailed analytics and logging
• Flexible configuration options
• Free for personal use

Cons

• Requires changing DNS settings
• No browser extension for granular control
• Limited number of configuration profiles on free plan

AdAway

Pros

• Blocks ads without root access
• Lightweight and efficient
• Open source with no ads or tracking
• Works across many apps and browsers
• Can be customized to block additional hosts

Cons

• Requires manual update of blocklist
• Some ads may get through
• Could break functionality of some apps
• Requires a one-time setup process
• Not available on Google Play Store

Pricing Comparison

NextDNS

• Free
• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

AdAway

• Free
• Open Source