AdGuard vs Cloudflare DNS

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict

Based on our monitoring data, here is how AdGuard and Cloudflare compare across key categories:

Overall: Cloudflare leads in 2 of 4 categories. However, real-world performance depends on your location. We recommend testing both.

Test Both From Your Location

Our Gaming Benchmark tests latency to AdGuard, Cloudflare, and 49 other servers from your browser. Find which one is actually faster for you.

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Detailed Security Audits

• AdGuard security audit
• Cloudflare security audit

Setup Guides

Configure AdGuard or Cloudflare DNS on your device:

• Windows DNS setup
• macOS DNS setup
• Linux DNS setup
• Android DNS setup
• iOS DNS setup
• Router DNS setup

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AdGuard or Cloudflare DNS faster?

Speed depends on your location. AdGuard (94.140.14.14) shows 38ms from our European probe, while Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) shows 9ms. Use our Gaming Benchmark to test both from your actual location.

Which is more private, AdGuard or Cloudflare?

Compare their logging policies, encrypted DNS support (DoH/DoT), and DNSSEC validation in the table above. Both are major providers, but their privacy approaches differ.

Can I use AdGuard and Cloudflare together?

Yes. Most devices let you set a primary and secondary DNS. You could use 94.140.14.14 as primary and 1.1.1.1 as secondary for redundancy.

How do I switch from AdGuard to Cloudflare?

Change your DNS settings to 1.1.1.1 (primary) and 1.0.0.1 (secondary). See our platform-specific guides for step-by-step instructions.