| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 8.1 (#5) | 7.6 (#13) |
| DNS caching | The DNS subsystem forwards queries to upstream recursive servers and caches common record types. | Pi-hole caches DNS answers, which the site says can make repeat lookups near-instant. |
| Purpose | Dnsmasq provides DNS, DHCP, router advertisement and network boot services for small networks. | Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that protects devices from unwanted content without installing client-side software. |
| Support | The dnsmasq-discuss mailing list is the first location recommended for queries, bug reports and suggestions. | The project is maintained by volunteer developers and accepts donations, issue reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests. |
