CleanBrowsing vs Quad9 DNS

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict

Based on our monitoring data, here is how CleanBrowsing and Quad9 compare across key categories:

Overall: Quad9 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 CleanBrowsing, Quad9, 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
• Quad9 security audit

Setup Guides

Configure CleanBrowsing or Quad9 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 Quad9 DNS faster?

Speed depends on your location. CleanBrowsing (185.228.168.9) shows 39ms from our European probe, while Quad9 (9.9.9.9) shows 7ms. Use our Gaming Benchmark to test both from your actual location.

Which is more private, CleanBrowsing or Quad9?

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 Quad9 together?

Yes. Most devices let you set a primary and secondary DNS. You could use 185.228.168.9 as primary and 9.9.9.9 as secondary for redundancy.

How do I switch from CleanBrowsing to Quad9?

Change your DNS settings to 9.9.9.9 (primary) and 149.112.112.112 (secondary). See our platform-specific guides for step-by-step instructions.