Cloudflare vs OpenDNS DNS

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict

Based on our monitoring data, here is how Cloudflare 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 Cloudflare, OpenDNS, 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
• OpenDNS security audit

Setup Guides

Configure Cloudflare 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 Cloudflare or OpenDNS DNS faster?

Speed depends on your location. Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) shows 9ms 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, Cloudflare 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 Cloudflare and OpenDNS together?

Yes. Most devices let you set a primary and secondary DNS. You could use 1.1.1.1 as primary and 208.67.222.222 as secondary for redundancy.

How do I switch from Cloudflare 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.