AdGuard DNS
AdGuard DNS handles DNS requests and can filter ads, trackers, phishing, and malicious domains across connected devices. Public DNS offers Default, Family, and Non-filtering modes; Family can also block adult content and enable Safe Search and Safe Mode where supported. Private DNS adds domain allow and block rules for individual devices or an entire setup, plus parental controls such as scheduling restrictions on sites like social media. A dashboard shows DNS request statistics by date, country, or device, including blocked requests. Encrypted DNS options include DNSCrypt, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-QUIC; DNSSEC verifies the authenticity of stored records using digital signatures. The service lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, routers, and game consoles. A free Starter plan is provided by default. Personal and Team are billed monthly with no numeric prices listed; Enterprise uses flexible pricing through sales contact. AdGuard says the service is open source and GDPR-compliant, and that it collects only necessary data and does not share it with third parties.
Who it is for
The Personal plan is described for personal use, Team for small businesses, and Enterprise for larger companies. Its filtering and parental controls may also suit households managing access across connected devices.
What is good
- Family mode can block adult content.
- Private DNS supports scheduled site restrictions.
- Dashboard breaks down requests by date, country, or device.
- Supports four encrypted DNS protocols.
What to know first
- No numeric prices are listed for paid plans.
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales.
- Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable.
Verdict
AdGuard DNS combines DNS filtering with request statistics and device-level rules. Check the plan details before subscribing: the listed paid-plan prices are not numeric, and monthly subscriptions are non-refundable.
AdGuard DNS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on internet filtering software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Custom blocklists
- Yes



