chocowaffle
Beginner
Which DNS are best? Google/OpenDNS/Cloudflare or any other?
- Thread starter Din
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Shayem
Beginner
The "best" DNS service depends entirely on your operational priorities — speed, privacy, security features, logging policy, or DNS filtering.
| DNS Provider | Privacy | Security Filtering | Performance | Customization | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | General public | |
| OpenDNS |  | | | | Security, SOHO |
| Cloudflare | | (default) | | | Privacy seekers |
| Quad9 | | | | | Threat defense |
| NextDNS | | | | | Power users |
TL;DR:
- Use Google DNS if performance and uptime matter more than privacy.
- Use OpenDNS if you need DNS-based content control or threat intelligence.
- Use Cloudflare if privacy is paramount and you're looking for DoH/DoT support with no logging.
- For enterprise-grade security, OpenDNS/Umbrella or NextDNS offer better control and insight.
