CleanBrowsing vs Mullvad DNS

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict

Based on our monitoring data, here is how CleanBrowsing and Mullvad compare across key categories:

Overall: CleanBrowsing leads in 1 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 CleanBrowsing, Mullvad, and 49 other servers from your browser. Find which one is actually faster for you.

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Detailed Security Audits

• CleanBrowsing security audit
• Mullvad security audit

Setup Guides

Configure CleanBrowsing or Mullvad 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 CleanBrowsing or Mullvad DNS faster?

Speed depends on your location. CleanBrowsing (185.228.168.9) shows 39ms from our European probe, while Mullvad (194.242.2.2) shows N/A. Use our Gaming Benchmark to test both from your actual location.

Which is more private, CleanBrowsing or Mullvad?

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 CleanBrowsing and Mullvad together?

Yes. Most devices let you set a primary and secondary DNS. You could use 185.228.168.9 as primary and 194.242.2.2 as secondary for redundancy.

How do I switch from CleanBrowsing to Mullvad?

Change your DNS settings to 194.242.2.2 (primary) and 194.242.2.3 (secondary). See our platform-specific guides for step-by-step instructions.