I hadn’t tried RethinkDNS yet. I’d prefer something more matured, but I installed it earlier today and I’m still deciding if I want to switch.
I definitely find it more complicated than NextDNS.
The DNS settings themselves also seem more complicated and I’m still getting used to the blocklists, which don’t seem to offer any explanation of what they block other than the name.
But I otherwise agree. It’s usable for what it is and offers far more control.