IPRoyal vs NextDNS
A detailed comparison to help you choose between IPRoyal and NextDNS.
IPRoyal Residential, datacenter and mobile proxies | NextDNS DNS-based privacy and security | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5 (125 reviews) | 4.5 (12000 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | paid | freemium |
| Starting Price | From $0/mo | From $0/mo |
| Best For | Best for mobile users needing on-the-go privacy protection | Best DNS-based ad blocking |
| Free Tier | ||
| API Access | ||
| Team Features | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Tags | — | — |
IPRoyal
Pros
- + HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 supported for residential proxies
- + Sticky sessions supported up to 7 days
- + Rotation controls and instant IP change via API
- + Multiple proxy types: residential, ISP, datacenter, mobile
- + Public entry pricing and billing units listed
Cons
- - Refund eligibility depends on usage and time windows
- - Not positioned as an audited no-logs privacy VPN
- - Real-world performance varies by geo and target site
- - UAE jurisdiction may not suit all risk models
NextDNS
Pros
- + Supports DoH, DoT, DoQ, and DoH3
- + Configurable logging, retention, and data residency
- + Open-source MIT-licensed CLI client
- + Free tier up to 300,000 queries/month
- + Graceful fallback to basic DNS after quota
Cons
- - Free tier filtering stops after 300k queries
- - No independent no-logs audit found in sources
- - Not a VPN; doesn’t hide your IP address
- - GUI apps not confirmed open-source
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