CleanBrowsing vs OpenDNS DNS

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict

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

Overall: It is a tie. Both providers are strong choices. We recommend benchmarking both from your location.

Test Both From Your Location

Our Gaming Benchmark tests latency to CleanBrowsing, OpenDNS, 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
• OpenDNS security audit

Setup Guides

Configure CleanBrowsing or OpenDNS 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 OpenDNS DNS faster?

Speed depends on your location. CleanBrowsing (185.228.168.9) shows 39ms from our European probe, while OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) shows 8ms. Use our Gaming Benchmark to test both from your actual location.

Which is more private, CleanBrowsing or OpenDNS?

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 OpenDNS together?

Yes. Most devices let you set a primary and secondary DNS. You could use 185.228.168.9 as primary and 208.67.222.222 as secondary for redundancy.

How do I switch from CleanBrowsing to OpenDNS?

Change your DNS settings to 208.67.222.222 (primary) and 208.67.220.220 (secondary). See our platform-specific guides for step-by-step instructions.