Acrylic DNS Proxy vs Knot Resolver
Acrylic DNS Proxy
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| Figure | Acrylic DNS Proxy | Knot Resolver |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 8.1 (#2) | 7.7 (#10) |
| Purpose | Acrylic is a local DNS proxy for Windows that caches DNS responses and supports a custom HOSTS file for blocking unwanted ads. | Knot Resolver is a caching DNS resolver scalable from huge resolver farms down to home network routers. |
| Support | The maker asks users to check the FAQ first and provides an email address for questions, suggestions, and problem reports. | Users can choose free support through public channels or professional support with SLA and NDA. |
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Acrylic DNS Proxy
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