AdGuard DNS vs OpenDNS FamilyShield
AdGuard DNS
adguard-dns.ioOpenDNS FamilyShield
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| Figure | AdGuard DNS | OpenDNS FamilyShield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Filtering Services | 9.5 (#1) | 7.6 (#28) |
| Spec score · DNS Filtering Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Parental controls | Private DNS supports adult-content categories, safe search, YouTube restrictions, custom domains, and scheduled filtering. | OpenDNS says its parental controls protect every device in the home. |
| Support | AdGuard lists technical support at [email protected]; enterprise customers are offered priority support, technical documentation, setup guides, API documentation, and email support. | OpenDNS offers support forums and documentation with deployment walkthroughs and API guides. |
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
AdGuard DNS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OpenDNS FamilyShield
OpenDNS FamilyShield is a free DNS service for home networks, preconfigured to block adult content. Its parental controls are intended to protect devices throughout the home, and the service includes protection against malicious phishing. Settings can apply to laptops, smartphones, tablets, DVRs, game consoles, TVs, and other devices connected to the home network. Setup involves configuring devices to use the FamilyShield DNS nameservers, with the guide recommending a home router so connected devices can use the settings. The listed nameservers are 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123. A setup link checks whether DNS configuration is working. FamilyShield requires no sign-up and is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. OpenDNS provides support forums and documentation, including deployment walkthroughs and API guides. The plan is listed at free. Use is subject to the OpenDNS Terms of Service and Cisco Online Privacy Statement.