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Google Public DNS

🇺🇸US Company

by Google

Google Public DNS is a fast and secure DNS resolution service that enhances browsing speed and reliability. It helps users access websites efficiently while improving security against phishing attacks.

EU Alternatives to Google Public DNS

3 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Quad9

🇨🇭

by Quad9

Quad9 is a European cybersecurity service that provides a free DNS resolver to enhance internet security and privacy. By blocking access to malicious sites, it protects users from cyber threats. The service is easy to set up on various devices and networks, ensuring safer browsing without compromising speed or performance. Visit https://quad9.net for more information.

EU-BasedSwiss hostedOpen SourceGDPR Compliant
Migration:â—Źâ—Źâ—Ź1-2 hours

Why switch?

  • Quad9 blocks access to known malicious domains, enhancing security.
  • Quad9's servers are GDPR compliant, ensuring EU data protection.
  • Quad9 has a focus on user privacy, not logging IP addresses.

Consider

  • Switching requires reconfiguring DNS settings on devices.
  • Quad9 lacks some advanced features found in Google DNS.
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dns0.eu

🇪🇺

by dns0.eu

dns0.eu is a European-based DNS management service that provides reliable domain name resolution. With an intuitive interface, users can easily manage their DNS records, ensuring efficient website accessibility and email delivery. The platform supports various record types and offers robust security features to protect against DNS attacks.

EU-hostedGDPR Compliant
Migration:â—Źâ—Źâ—Ź1-2 hours

Why switch?

  • dns0.eu servers are located in the EU, ensuring GDPR compliance.
  • dns0.eu offers end-to-end encryption for enhanced data security.
  • dns0.eu is open source, allowing for community audits and transparency.

Consider

  • Migration may require reconfiguring network settings for users.
  • Limited documentation available for dns0.eu compared to Google DNS.
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Mullvad DNS

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by Mullvad DNS

Mullvad DNS is a secure, privacy-focused DNS resolver provided by the Swedish company Mullvad. It supports DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS, ensuring encrypted communication for your DNS queries. This service helps prevent data tracking and enhances your online privacy while browsing.

EU-BasedOpen SourceGDPR CompliantEU-hosted
Migration:â—Źâ—Źâ—Ź1-2 hours

Why switch?

  • Mullvad DNS servers are located in the EU, ensuring GDPR compliance.
  • End-to-end encryption protects DNS queries from interception.
  • Mullvad does not log user activity, enhancing privacy further.

Consider

  • Migrating may require reconfiguring network settings on devices.
  • Mullvad lacks extensive documentation compared to Google DNS.

Why switch from Google Public DNS?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other DNS Services you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.