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DNS Speed Tester — Find the Fastest DNS for Your Network
Is your internet feeling slow even though your connection speed is fine? The DNS server you use can affect website loading times, responsiveness, and overall browsing performance.
DNS Speed Tester helps you benchmark and compare DNS providers to identify the fastest and most reliable option for your network.
Features
Real-Time Performance Monitoring
Compare multiple DNS providers simultaneously. View live latency graphs and response times as tests run.
Multiple Testing Methods
Test DNS performance using UDP, DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), DNS-over-TLS (DoT), and ICMP Ping.
Built-In DNS Provider Lists
Includes popular public DNS services such as Google and Cloudflare. Predefined categories for Privacy, Security, Family-Friendly, and Ad-Blocking DNS providers.
System DNS Detection
Automatically detects your current DNS configuration and compares it against other providers.
Fully Customizable
Add custom DNS servers. Create your own test domain lists. Adjust timeout and concurrency settings to match your environment.
Import & Export
Save and restore DNS server lists and application settings using JSON files.
Native Desktop Experience
Clean, responsive interface with support for Light and Dark modes. Ideal For Finding the fastest DNS server for your location. Comparing public DNS providers. Evaluating DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT) services. Troubleshooting DNS-related performance issues. Network administrators, gamers, developers, and privacy-conscious users. Privacy First No account required. No telemetry. No tracking. Your DNS tests run locally on your device.
Benchmark your DNS providers, compare performance, and choose the DNS server that works best for your network.
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