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The Best DNS over HTTPS Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 12 open source

Looking for something like DNS over HTTPS? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 12 are open source.

About DNS over HTTPSgithub.com/curl/curl/wiki/DNS-over-HTTPS
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Configure DNS over HTTPS in curl, the command-line transfer tool and library.

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1Radare2 —Not stated—
2iOS + macOS Configs —YesiOS, macOS
3Certbot —Not statedLinux, macOS, Web
4Cordum —Not stated—
5Simplewall —YesWindows
6RustNet —Yes—
7Anubis —Yes—
8Cheatsheet —Not statedWeb
9Observatory —Not statedWeb
10ZeroSSL —Not statedWeb
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Cordum

github.com/cordum-io/cordum
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project

The action firewall for AI agents. Enforce policy and human approval before risky tool calls, shell commands, workflows, and production changes, with auditable evidence.

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RustNet

github.com/domcyrus/rustnetOpen source
Also covers command line and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

Monitor network activity by process in a terminal with RustNet, which includes packet inspection.

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Anubis

github.com/TecharoHQ/anubisOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

Anubis weighs incoming HTTP requests to help block AI crawlers before they access a website.

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Karma

github.com/StarGW-net/karma-firewallOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

Karma Firewall is an Android firewall that states it requires no internet permission and intercepts no allowed user traffic.

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Dockle

github.com/goodwithtech/dockleOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

Security and best-practice issues in container images can be checked with Dockle.

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AllSafe

github.com/t0thkr1s/allsafeOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

AllSafe provides an intentionally vulnerable Android app for security testing and practice.

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Flare VM

github.com/mandiant/flare-vmOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

Set up a Windows virtual machine for reverse engineering with FLARE-VM’s software installation scripts.

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Fort

github.com/tnodir/fortOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of open-source project · open source

Set network rules by application or globally with Fort Firewall for Windows.

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What is the best alternative to DNS over HTTPS?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to DNS over HTTPS are Radare2, iOS + macOS Configs, and Certbot.
Is there a free alternative to DNS over HTTPS?
Yes. SSL for Free is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to DNS over HTTPS?
Yes: iOS + macOS Configs, Simplewall, RustNet, and Anubis.

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