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Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers
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Technitium DNS Server
Self host a DNS server for privacy and security
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About Technitium DNS Server
Technitium DNS Server is an open-source authoritative and recursive DNS server for self-hosting. It blocks ads and malware at DNS level for an entire network, supports encrypted DNS protocols such as DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS, and DNS-over-QUIC, and provides a friendly web console for configuration. It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, includes a built-in DHCP server, and suits home and organization networks wanting more privacy and control.
Technitium DNS Server website preview
Live preview of technitium.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Technitium DNS Server: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers dns, ad blocking, self hosted, open source, privacy — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Technitium DNS Server pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | technitium.com |
Technitium DNS Server key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: dns, ad blocking, self hosted, open source, privacy
- Official site: technitium.com
Technitium DNS Server FAQ
How much does Technitium DNS Server cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (technitium.com).
What is Technitium DNS Server used for?
Self host a DNS server for privacy and security Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: dns, ad blocking, self hosted, open source, privacy.
Where can I try Technitium DNS Server?
On its official site, technitium.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Technitium DNS Server vs alternatives
| Technitium DNS Server | AdGuard Home | Pi-hole | Maza ad blocking | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | dns, ad blocking, self hosted, open source, privacy | ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source | ad blocking, dns, self hosted, open source, privacy | ad blocking, privacy, dns, open source |
| Official site | technitium.com | adguard.com | pi-hole.net | maza-ad-blocking.andros.dev |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Technitium DNS Server, it includes Grimmory, Stump, tinyfeed, Peergos.
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