2 self-hosted NextDNS alternatives

NextDNS is a popular proprietary tool in the reverse proxy & gateways space. These open-source apps let you replace NextDNS with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted NextDNS alternatives

AdGuard Home

Reverse Proxy & Gateways

Network-wide DNS ad and tracker blocker

Replaces Pi-hole, NextDNS

★ 36k Easy setup GPL-3.0

ctrld

Reverse Proxy & Gateways

Flexible DNS forwarding proxy with per-client policy

Replaces NextDNS

★ 866 Medium setup MIT

Compare NextDNS alternatives

AdGuard Home vs ctrld

Switching from NextDNS

Moving off NextDNS means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.