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Pi-hole vs Technitium DNS Server

A side-by-side look at Pi-hole and Technitium DNS Server. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Pi-hole

Pi-hole

Network & Admin

Pi-hole is an open source DNS sinkhole and ad blocker that works at the network level. It allows users to block ads and trackers on all devices on their home network by redirecting traffic from ad-serving domains to a black hole.

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Technitium DNS Server

Technitium DNS Server

Network & Admin

Technitium DNS Server is an open source alternative to commercial DNS servers like BIND or Windows DNS Server. It is a fast and secure recursive DNS server that supports features like DNSSEC, Anycast, and DNS over HTTPS.

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