So we all know the purpose of DNS level protection with Next DNS or using a VPN, is for privacy and general protection. So my question is, since next DNS has a lot of options to filter tracking and ads at the DNS level, wouldn’t that be a viable replacement in place of using a VPN? I don’t see the purpose for example to use both.
I would use NextDNS only if given the option due to the ability to block out majority of the websites trackers and ads.
Basically, if I use only a VPN - Then while my ISP can’t track me the VPN Provider certainly can so think it over carefully. Plus as long as I browse the web, google, facebook graphs and twitter api’s will track me. This is even greater if say I am signed in to any of these services. Basically, while the ISP can’t track me, Big Tech surely can.
If I use NextDNS - Due to the fact that DNS Queries are encrypted, it makes it way harder to see what sites I am visiting and log them by them the ISP or Govt. And also big tech certainly is hindered to track me since majority of their tracking sites are blocked. The only downside is that my IP is visible to all sites. But the fact is that even if someone knows my IP, so what?
In essence, this all boils down to your personal choices.
NextDNS provides lots of filtering and security options as you said but still your IP is exposed to Internet and your ISP and Gov can track what sites you visit.
VPN spoofs your geographical location and IP.
Hope this comment answers your doubt.
I use both by default. By that I mean Windscribe VPN using the Wireguard app and various encrypted adblocking dns services. I have Nextdns but also switch between Adguard, BlahDNS, ControlD and the inbuilt adblocker in Windscribe called ROBERT.
The Wireguard app allows you to change your dns resolver to whatever you want and it works very well. Most VPN apps force you to use their dns. BlahDNS has zero logging and works on both Ports 443 and 853 so it can’t be blocked by firewalls. Windscribe’s ROBERT also works on Port 443.
To answer your question, yes it’s worth it and gives you the best of both worlds.
I use NetGuard through VPN and use NextDNS as my customer Android DNS resolver. It’s a phenomenal one-two punch.
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You would think a VPN provider would provide a blocker guide backend and DOH?