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NextDNS

A custodial or semi-custodial financial service.

KYC: lightTrust 27/100US
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CAUTION
JURISDICTIONUS
STATE ACTORUS-incorporated (Five Eyes). Logs policies depend on configuration. Cloud DNS has privacy tradeoffs vs. self-hosted.
WARNINGFive Eyes Jurisdiction
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
27
LAST VERIFIED3/8/2026
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELlight
KYC TRIGGERSExpect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.
FEEFree 300k queries/mo / $1.99/mo
CATEGORIESDNS
BEST FORGeneral usage
FEATURESFully configurable, DNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, QUIC support, Ad + tracker blocking, Per-device profiles, Crypto payment
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REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Highly configurable private DNS. Per-device blocklists, DoH/DoT/QUIC. Free tier 300k queries/mo. Accepts crypto. (Light KYC)

Follow the Money

  NextDNS Inc — Delaware, USA (US)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founders: Cointepas + Poitrey (French)
  Funding: bootstrapped, profitable
  Revenue: $1.99/mo unlimited tier
  ├─ US-incorporated: NSL/FISA exposure
  ├─ French founders, 3-person team
  └─ Configurable per-device blocklists
NextDNS — ownership and funding chain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does NextDNS require KYC or identity verification?

NextDNS has a KYC level of "light". Expect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.

What payment methods does NextDNS accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is NextDNS available in my country?

NextDNS is available in: GLOBAL.

Is NextDNS based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. NextDNS is based in US, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.

Is NextDNS safe to use for privacy?

Use NextDNS with caution. Five Eyes Jurisdiction

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