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AdGuard Home vs dnscrypt-proxy

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AdGuard Homednscrypt-proxy
LanguageTypeScriptGo
LicenceGPL-3.0ISC
Stars37k14k
Latestv0.107.792.1.18
Last push2026-10-062026-09-30
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 74 days between releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace NextDNS. Alternatives to NextDNS →

    Full replacementAdGuard HomeEncrypted DNS, filtering lists and per-client rules on your own server.

    Partialdnscrypt-proxyEncrypted DNS with blocklists and per-name rules on a machine or a router you run; no web dashboard.