DNS resolvers

NextDNS

NextDNS is the most-featured account-based DNS resolver.

Website

nextdns.io

KYC

optional KYC — Free tier with no account; configurable resolvers and filtering require an account, which can be email-only.

Status

active

Fiat on-ramp

no

Payment

card

Jurisdiction

France / United States (operator-disclosed dual entities)

Founded

2019

Open source

no

Custodial

yes

Last verified

Jan 1, 2026

Sources

2

Overview

Strengths

• Per-profile filtering and analytics; per-device assignment.
• DoH/DoT/DoQ supported, with both anycast and unicast deployments.

Caveats

• Account-bound for custom profiles; queries flow through operator infrastructure by design.
• Dual U.S./France jurisdictions.
• Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

NextDNS is the most-featured account-based DNS resolver. The account is the trade-off — you get fine-grained filtering and logs, the operator necessarily sees per-account query metadata.

FAQ

Does NextDNS require KYC?

NextDNS has optional KYC; you can use the service without it for the basic flow. Free tier with no account; configurable resolvers and filtering require an account, which can be email-only.

What payment methods does NextDNS accept?

NextDNS accepts: card.

Where is NextDNS based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as France / United States (operator-disclosed dual entities). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

1. NextDNS home · accessed Jan 1, 2026
2. NextDNS help · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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