AdAway Alternatives

AdAway is described as 'An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AdAway for a variety of platforms, including Android, Google Chrome, Mac, Mozilla Firefox and Windows apps. The best AdAway alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AdAway are AdGuard, Adblock Plus, NextDNS and Pi-hole.

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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 an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

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AdAway alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2025
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  1. Ad Muncher icon

    Ad Muncher

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    Ad Muncher is a powerful advert and popup blocking system for all browsers and advert-displaying programs like Pando, SopCast, ICQ, Morpheus, Kazaa, Grokster, Opera, PalTalk, iMesh, Bearshare, LimeWire, TVAnts.

    61 Ad Muncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ad Muncher screenshot 1

    Ad Muncher VS AdAway

     
  2. 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

     
  4. AdGuardian Plus icon

    AdGuardian Plus

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    Description - With Ad Guardian Plus, you can block all types of ads. It blocks common ads such as pop-ups, banners, etc. and advanced ads such as search ads, Facebook ads, YouTube ads, audio and video ads, social media buttons, etc. very easily.

    23 AdGuardian Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System Tray notification for AdGuardian Plus shown in taskbar

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    AdGuardian Plus VS AdAway

     
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    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

    http://www.totaladblock.com
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  6. Adhell3

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    Adhell is a Samsung Knox based application which can Block system-wide Ads, trackers, analytics from applications without root. It has more functionalities than just Ad-Blocker including Package Disabler, Mobile Restricter, App Permissions controller.

    9 Adhell3 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

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  7. Adblock Cyceam icon

    Adblock Cyceam

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    Get rid of ads, earn extra funds and optionally tip your favorite sites. Tips are anonymized and can be as small as 1 cent! Cyceam removes ads except those which pay you to see them. Also, you can choose to browse totally ad-free.

    89 Adblock Cyceam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    Adblock Cyceam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No recent updates and website is down.

    Adblock Cyceam Features

    1.  Earn Money

    Adblock Cyceam VS AdAway

     
  8. DnsAdBlock icon

    DnsAdBlock

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    Block ads, malware, adult and other unwanted content with our premium DNS servers. Bypass censorship and access DNS based restricted websites.

    15 DnsAdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    DnsAdBlock screenshot 1

    DnsAdBlock Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  Block Social Media

    DnsAdBlock VS AdAway

     
  10. AdBlock One icon

    AdBlock One

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    AdBlock One is a powerful advertisement blocker for mac, which can block annoying pop-up ads, improve the browser speed, and protect your online security.

    46 AdBlock One alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Safari
    • Google Chrome
    AdBlock One screenshot 1

    AdBlock One Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Trackers

    AdBlock One VS AdAway

     
  11. DNSecure icon

    DNSecure

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    DNSecure is a configuration tool of encrypted DNS for iOS/iPadOS. An encrypted DNS service you configure will be used system-wide.

    25 DNSecure alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    DNSecure screenshot 1

    DNSecure Features

    1.  Dns

    DNSecure VS AdAway

     
  12. Native Video icon

    Native Video

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    Enhance your online video streaming experience with the "Native Video" Chrome extension. Say goodbye to interruptions and distractions as you watch your favorite videos, providing a hassle-free ad-blocking experience.

    54 Native Video alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Native Video screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Native Video VS AdAway

     
  13. 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

    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

     
  14. 1Blocker icon

    1Blocker

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    1Blocker is the fastest and most powerful Safari content blocker that improves your browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and other unwanted content, such as popups, cookie notices, comments, and more.

    95 1Blocker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    1Blocker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking

    1Blocker VS AdAway

     
  15. Technitium DNS Server icon

    Technitium DNS Server

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    Technitium DNS Server is an open source tool that can be used as a personal local DNS server for privacy & security. It includes Ad blocking feature combined with DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS support.

    26 Technitium DNS Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Technitium DNS Server screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  DHCP Server
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Custom DNS
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  DNS Proxy
    7.  Website testing

    Technitium DNS Server VS AdAway

     
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