Compare Control D vs. personalDNSfilter

Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that leverages Secure DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-QUIC, with support for Legacy DNS. With Control D you can: block malicious threats, block unwanted types of content network wide (ads & trackers, IoT telemetry, adult content, socials, and more), redirect traffic using transparent proxies and gain visibility on network events and usage patterns, with client level granularity. Think of it as your personal Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet that gives you granular control over what domains get resolved, redirected or blocked.

personalDNSfilter is a Java-based DNS filtering proxy that captures domain name resolutions, redirecting filtered domains to the loopback address. It is compatible with secure DNS protocols such as DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT), functioning on any device that supports Java. This application is designed to be efficient in memory use, enabling it to filter millions of domains while only utilizing a modest amount of RAM. For Android devices running version 4.2 or later, personalDNSfilter serves as a robust solution for blocking ads, malware, and tracking services without the need for root access. It can seamlessly integrate with any upstream DNS server, facilitating local filtering without external queries. The software is equipped with preloaded ad host filter lists, and users have the flexibility to incorporate additional lists as needed. Moreover, personalDNSfilter can be deployed either on an individual device or as a centralized DNS server to manage network-wide filtering. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for users looking to enhance their online privacy and security.