AdAway AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Firewalls

The best Firewall alternative to AdAway is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AdAway and 12 are Firewalls so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Firewall alternatives to AdAway are RethinkDNS, NetGuard, DNS66 and TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall.

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An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When...

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AdAway alternatives page was last updated Sep 18, 2024
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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    125 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Pop up blocker
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Logs
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy

    AdGuard VS AdAway

     
    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to AdAway
    Guest
    Positive •Sep 18, 2024
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    In my opinion, Adguard ad blocker for Windows and Android offers more features than just blocking ads with certain filters, custom DNS and protocol DNS-over-QUIC filtering, which is fast and less hackable.

    Guest
    Negative •Apr 30, 2024
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    Customization and Price. Adaway's primary feature is that it's free. Then it has the ability to accept custom host lists which let you block ads while not breaking sites.

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    • Most users think AdGuard is a great AdAway alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to AdAway.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdAway is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightAdAway is not according to our users
  2. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

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    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    45 RethinkDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    RethinkDNS screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  Firewall
    5.  Dns
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Bypass Censorship
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No Logs

    RethinkDNS VS AdAway

     
  4. NetGuard icon

    NetGuard

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    NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.

    35 NetGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    NetGuard screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free

    NetGuard VS AdAway

     
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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  6. DNS66 icon

    DNS66

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    DNS66 blocks advertisements on Android by intercepting DNS requests using Android's VPN layer and blocking requests for blacklisted hosts.

    25 DNS66 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The developer has announced that he's stopped working on DNS66: https://github.com/julian-klode/dns66/discussions/480

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Adblocking via DNS
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  DNS Proxy
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No Logs

    DNS66 VS AdAway

     
  7. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    115 TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
    One Tap System Tor to run all your apps natively through Tor
    Stats Galore

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall VS AdAway

     
  8. AdProtect icon

    AdProtect

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    AdProtect is free adblock tool that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    ROOT not required!

    99 AdProtect alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    AdProtect VS AdAway

     
  10. ZenMate Web Firewall icon

    ZenMate Web Firewall

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    ZenMate Web Firewall is a security solution that blocks malware, trackers and security threats, plus free Ad Blocker against Malvertising!.

    97 ZenMate Web Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    We keep you safe with 0-day threat protection
    Discontinued

    this software no longer exists

    ZenMate Web Firewall VS AdAway

     
  11. Firewalla icon

    Firewalla

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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    36 Firewalla alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Firewalla Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Internet of Things
    5.  Security Monitoring

    Firewalla VS AdAway

     
  12. RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall icon

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall

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    Free adblocker, anonymity, traffic and battery saver, firewall, and Internet speed increase.

    58 RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Built-in VPN
    9.  AES-256 Encryption

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall VS AdAway

     
  13. WebGuard icon

    WebGuard

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    WebGuard is a unique ad blocker for Android devices that removes ads in games, apps and browsers, protects your privacy, and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    90 WebGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    WebGuard VS AdAway

     
  14. AdLocker icon

    AdLocker

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    AdLocker is free app for Android devices that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    89 AdLocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdLocker screenshot 1

    AdLocker Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall

    AdLocker VS AdAway

     
  15. AdWall icon

    AdWall

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    AdWall is your firewall against any ads.

    96 AdWall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AdWall screenshot 1

    AdWall VS AdAway

     
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