Quad9

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Quad9 provides a free, public DNS service that blocks malicious domains to enhance security and privacy online.

Target Customer

Home users and networks, IT administrators, and device ecosystems (including routers and IoT) seeking DNS-level threat protection and privacy; organizations adopting a non-profit, privacy-first DNS solution

Key Differentiator

Non-profit foundation-based DNS resolvers with privacy as a founding goal, no logging of IP addresses, GDPR/compliant posture, and governance moved to Switzerland for legal diversity; global anycast network with 183+ locations in 90+ nations and threat intelligence from 25+ providers

Implementation Timeline

Immediate value upon configuring a device or router to use Quad9 DNS addresses; no signup, no contract required

Pain Points

1Exposure to malware, phishing, spyware, and botnets via DNS lookups
2Privacy concerns around DNS data and IP address collection
3Need for fast, reliable DNS resolution across distributed networks and geographies

Key Features

1Threat blocking using threat intelligence from 25+ providers
2Global anycast network with 183+ locations across 90+ nations
3No sign-up, no account data collection, non-profit operation
4Supports IPv4 and IPv6; DNSSEC validation; optional encryption
5DNS-over-TLS and DNSCrypt support; Android 'Quad9 Connect' app for easier configuration
6DNS resolution improvements due to distributed infrastructure

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Chairman
2Managing Director
3Federal Cybersecurity Delegate
4President
5CEO
6Director
7Head of Corporate Strategy Division
8Chief Technology Officer
9Vice President and Chief Knowledge Officer
10Executive Officer
11Senior DNS Expert
12Founder and CEO
13Head of Policy & Innovation

Client Results

1670M+ average daily blocks
2230+ resolver clusters in over 110 countries
325+ threat intelligence providers

Competitive Advantages

1Free to use and not-for-profit
2Privacy-first: no IP addresses logged or transmitted; GDPR-compliant posture
3Swiss-based governance and independent backing by a non-profit foundation
4Global, high-performance anycast network for improved DNS speed
5Extensive threat intelligence partnerships for up-to-date protection

Key Benefits

1Blocks malware and phishing domains

2Protects user privacy by not logging IP addresses

3Improves DNS performance via a global anycast network

4No sign-up, no contract, free to use

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A free, public DNS resolver that blocks malicious domains to improve security and privacy for internet users.

Target Market

Individuals, home networks, enterprises, and organizations seeking DNS-level threat protection and privacy.

Unique Value Proposition

Privacy-first, non-profit public DNS resolver with malware/phishing blocking, backed by global threat intelligence and Swiss governance.

Technical Requirements

Configure devices/routers to use Quad9 IPv4/IPv6 addresses (e.g., 9.9.9.9 / 149.112.112.112 and 2620:fe::fe / 2620:fe::9); supports DNS-over-TLS, DNSCrypt; DNSSEC validation; Android app for configuration (Quad9 Connect); DNS queries can be encrypted

Pricing Model

Free to use; non-profit; donations encouraged; no data monetization

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