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What is Pi-hole?

You can choose to run Pi-hole in a container or install it directly on a compatible operating system with the help of our straightforward automated installer. This installer makes the setup process easier by guiding you through a series of questions before automatically completing the installation for you. Once the installation is finished, you need to adjust your router's DHCP settings so that all devices use Pi-hole as their DNS server, or alternatively, you can configure each device individually to connect to Pi-hole. To further improve your setup, think about integrating Pi-hole with a VPN, which facilitates ad-blocking on mobile devices and helps save valuable bandwidth on limited data plans. By implementing ad-blocking at the network level with Pi-hole instead of relying on browser extensions or installing separate software on each device, your entire network can enjoy better protection. This method allows you to block ads from a variety of sources, including mobile apps and smart TVs, regardless of the operating system or hardware in use. Since ads are prevented from downloading in the first place, you’ll experience a noticeable boost in network performance, leading to a faster and more efficient online browsing experience. Additionally, this cohesive approach to ad-blocking can greatly minimize distractions and improve overall user satisfaction for all devices connected to your network. Ultimately, using Pi-hole streamlines your internet experience, making it more pleasant and efficient for everyone involved.

What is NextDNS?

NextDNS provides extensive protection against a variety of security threats by efficiently blocking ads and trackers on websites and apps, all while ensuring a safe and monitored internet experience for children across all devices and networks. You have the ability to evaluate your security requirements and personalize your protection by enabling more than ten distinct safety features. By integrating trustworthy threat intelligence feeds that encompass millions of malicious domains and are continually updated, you can significantly fortify your defense strategies. Our system surpasses conventional tracking methods by analyzing DNS queries and responses in real time, which facilitates the rapid detection and prevention of harmful activities. Since there is often a narrow timeframe of just hours between the registration of a domain and its potential use in an attack, our sophisticated threat intelligence framework is specifically designed to identify harmful domains more effectively than conventional security measures. Furthermore, by utilizing the most popular ad and tracker blocklists that feature millions of constantly updated domains, you can successfully eliminate ads and trackers from both websites and applications, including the most advanced ones. In summary, NextDNS equips users with the necessary tools to create a customized and safer browsing environment that meets their individual security needs, thereby enhancing overall online experience.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

AT Internet
Adjust
Adobe Marketo Engage
Branch
Brave Browser
Chartboost
Debian
Facebook
Fedora
Google Ads
Google Chrome
InMobi
Mixpanel
TikTok
TrueNAS
Twitch
Verizon Cloud
Wizaly

Integrations Supported

AT Internet
Adjust
Adobe Marketo Engage
Branch
Brave Browser
Chartboost
Debian
Facebook
Fedora
Google Ads
Google Chrome
InMobi
Mixpanel
TikTok
TrueNAS
Twitch
Verizon Cloud
Wizaly

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$39 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Pi-hole

Company Website

pi-hole.net

Company Facts

Organization Name

NextDNS

Date Founded

2019

Company Website

nextdns.io

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications
Application Visibility / Control
Automated Testing
Intrusion Prevention
LDAP Integration
Physical / Virtual Environment
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Threat Identification

Network Security

Access Control
Analytics / Reporting
Compliance Reporting
Firewalls
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Response
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning

Web Content Filtering

Antivirus
Automated Blacklist
Browser-based Management Portal
Category / Keyword Filters
LDAP Integration
Multi-Language Filtering
Reporting / Analytics
Roles / Permissions
SSL Inspection
Time-based Controls
VPN Blocking
White Label
Whitelisting

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