Cloudflare vs NextDNS DNS

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict

Based on our monitoring data, here is how Cloudflare and NextDNS 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 Cloudflare, NextDNS, and 49 other servers from your browser. Find which one is actually faster for you.

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Detailed Security Audits

• Cloudflare security audit
• NextDNS security audit

Setup Guides

Configure Cloudflare or NextDNS 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 Cloudflare or NextDNS DNS faster?

Speed depends on your location. Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) shows 9ms from our European probe, while NextDNS (45.90.28.0) shows 41ms. Use our Gaming Benchmark to test both from your actual location.

Which is more private, Cloudflare or NextDNS?

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 Cloudflare and NextDNS together?

Yes. Most devices let you set a primary and secondary DNS. You could use 1.1.1.1 as primary and 45.90.28.0 as secondary for redundancy.

How do I switch from Cloudflare to NextDNS?

Change your DNS settings to 45.90.28.0 (primary) and 45.90.30.0 (secondary). See our platform-specific guides for step-by-step instructions.