SOAX vs Quad9
A detailed comparison to help you choose between SOAX and Quad9.
SOAX Residential proxies and scraping infrastructure | Quad9 Non-profit DNS resolver with threat blocking (9.9.9.9). | |
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| Rating | 3.5 (213 reviews) | 4.5 (432 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | paid | free |
| Starting Price | From $0/mo | Free |
| Best For | Best for users seeking privacy and security tools | Best for users wanting private and fast DNS resolution |
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SOAX
Pros
- + HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 support with TCP/UDP transport
- + Geo targeting: country, region, city, ISP
- + Packages separate auth, rules, and usage tracking
- + DNS resolution and domain-blocking controls
- + Transparent per-GB pricing with geo tiers
Cons
- - Not a consumer VPN or true anonymity tool
- - Non-refundable fees by default per refund policy
- - Usage billing counts retries and partial responses
- - No independent no-logs audit confirmed in sources
Quad9
Pros
- + Free resolver; no account or sign-up required
- + Threat-blocking option for malicious domains
- + Supports DoT, DoH, DNSCrypt, DoH3, DoQ
- + States it does not store client IP addresses
- + Opt-in ECS endpoint for better CDN geolocation
- + Transparent block behavior and tester guidance
Cons
- - Not a VPN; websites still see your IP
- - ECS mode leaks partial client network info
- - NXDOMAIN blocking can confuse troubleshooting
- - No independent no-logs audit confirmed in sources
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