Technitium DNS Server
Authoritative/recursive DNS server with ad blocking functionality.
- GitHub stars
- 10,096
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v15.6.1
11 October 2026 - Last commit
- 11 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, C#
Commits per month, last 12 months
736 commits
Replaces
Paid products Technitium DNS Server can stand in for.
How to self-host Technitium DNS Server
Technitium DNS Server runs on Docker and C#. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Technitium DNS Server free?
Yes. Technitium DNS Server is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Technitium DNS Server?
Yes. Technitium DNS Server runs on Docker and C#. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Technitium DNS Server replace?
People use Technitium DNS Server instead of NextDNS.
Is Technitium DNS Server still maintained?
The last change to Technitium DNS Server's code was on 11 October 2026, with 736 commits in the last 12 months.
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