DNS filteringA configurable DNS resolver that can block selected advertising, tracking and malicious domains.
Source-based profile · checked 2026-11-06. No StealthVPN hands-on product tests or rating.
Asks a resolver where a domain can be reached.
Applies filtering; logging depends on the service and configuration.
Check retention, statistics and account settings.
Encrypted DNS protects the connection to the resolver. It does not make the resolver blind to the query, or replace a VPN.
THE JOB
Apply domain-level filtering to supported devices or a network.
Observed Personal plan: 20 devices, 5 servers and 10 million monthly requests.
Free option: Public DNS and an account-based Starter tier are available; paid Personal limits are separate.
THE BOUNDARY
DNS encryption protects lookups in transit to the resolver. It does not tunnel all traffic, conceal your public IP from websites, or block every tracker.
Custom DNS may override a VPN’s resolver. Check app and browser settings rather than assuming all lookups follow the same path.
THE ACTUAL BILL
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| Plan & included term | Upfront bill | Renewal | Source / observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal · annualFirst 12 months | $19.99USD · $1.67 / month equivalent | Renewal amount not confirmed | AdGuard DNS: plans, limits and refund terms (opens in a new tab)Observed 2026-11-06 |
USD annual offer, plus VAT. The crossed-out $29.88 is not treated as proof of the later renewal bill.
Renewal amount not confirmed. Check whether an existing bundle already includes DNS before buying separately.
Refund terms: Annual subscriptions: 30-day guarantee. Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable according to the pricing FAQ. Tax and currency depend on the final checkout. No comparison-price strike-through is used to infer renewal.
FOLLOW THE DATA
AdGuard DNS: private query logs and controller (opens in a new tab). A company address, server location and controlling owner are different facts. No automatic Eyes risk rating is assigned to these tools.
The policy says private DNS stores query contents, status, device names and dates for its dashboard. Logging can be disabled and retention configured. Subnet-limited client IP logging is an additional option. Public DNS has a different stated data policy.
AdGuard DNS: private query logs and controller (opens in a new tab)
AdGuard documents DNS-over-HTTPS, TLS, QUIC and DNSCrypt. Encryption changes who can read the lookup in transit; the selected resolver must still process it. A browser’s custom DNS can also change which resolver a VPN setup uses.
CHECK THE REST OF YOUR SETUP
Compare this tool against the job you need done. Review permissions, recovery and bundle overlap before adding another service.
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