AdGuard DNS vs FilterDNS
AdGuard DNS
adguard-dns.ioFilterDNS
github.comSide by side
| Figure | AdGuard DNS | FilterDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Internet Filtering Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.6 (#9) |
| API | A REST User API supports API-key and OAuth bearer-token authentication for devices, DNS servers, settings, logs, statistics, and limits. | The service documents endpoints for profile management, logs, statistics, rules, presets, devices, and administration. |
| Custom rules | Users can add domain rules, import custom rule lists, export lists, and configure block or allow behavior. | Profiles can have custom allow and deny rules for domains. |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Karlsruhe, Germany |
Plans
AdGuard DNS
- AdGuard DNS StarterFree
- AdGuard DNS StarterFree
- AdGuard DNS Personal$19.99 a month
- AdGuard DNS Personal$29.88 a year
- AdGuard DNS Team$239.99 a month
- AdGuard DNS Team$359.77 a year
- AdGuard DNS EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
AdGuard DNS
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FilterDNS
FilterDNS is a self-hosted DNS filtering service for blocking ads, trackers, and malware. It supports DNS over HTTPS on port 443, DNS over TLS on port 853, and legacy DNS on port 53. Users can create separate profiles for different devices or use cases, with custom domain allow and deny rules and preset rule sets such as gaming and social media. Preconfigured blocklists include Hagezi, StevenBlack, and OISD. Query logs and statistics let users review DNS requests; logging is enabled by default in the documented configuration. Filtering can be paused for 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes, and maintenance mode allows DNS only for approved domains. The project documents API endpoints for profiles, logs, statistics, rules, presets, devices, and administration. Its Docker Compose quick start uses PostgreSQL and a SvelteKit web UI available locally at http://localhost:8080. DoH and DoT require a wildcard TLS certificate for the service domain. FilterDNS is MIT-licensed and free to self-host.