adblock-lean AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ad Blockers

The best Ad Blocker alternative to adblock-lean is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to adblock-lean and nine of them are Ad Blockers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ad Blocker alternatives to adblock-lean are Pi-hole, RethinkDNS, AdGuard Home and Control D.

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adblock-lean is a super simple and lightweight adblocking solution that leverages the major rewrite of the DNS server and domain handling code associated with dnsmasq 2.86 that drastically improves performance and reduces...

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adblock-lean alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
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  1. NextDNS icon
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    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    141 NextDNS alternatives
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  DNSSEC
    9.  Dns
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Malware Analysis
    NextDNS iconadblock-lean Icon

    NextDNS VS adblock-lean

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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to adblock-lean.

    • NextDNS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to adblock-lean.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open Sourceadblock-lean is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedadblock-lean is not according to our users
  2. Pi-hole icon
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    Pi-hole

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    Block ads for all your devices without the need to install client-side software. The Pi-hole blocks ads at the DNS-level, so all your devices are protected.

    41 Pi-hole alternatives
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    Domains can be whitelisted and blacklisted using either the web interface or the command line.
    The settings page lets you control and configure your Pi-hole.
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    Pi-hole ships with a built-in DHCP server. This allows you to let your network devices use Pi-hole as their DNS server if your router does not let you adjust the DHCP options.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Network-wide blocking
    2.  Adblocking via DNS
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Self-hosted
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Dockerized
    8.  DNS Proxy
    9.  Custom DNS
    Pi-hole iconadblock-lean Icon

    Pi-hole VS adblock-lean

    Is Pi-hole a good alternative to adblock-lean?
     

    • Pi-hole is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to adblock-lean.

    • Pi-hole is Free and Open Sourceadblock-lean is also Free and Open Source
    • Pi-hole is Privacy focused and Lightweightadblock-lean is not according to our users
  4. RethinkDNS icon
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    RethinkDNS

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

    43 RethinkDNS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    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 iconadblock-lean Icon

    RethinkDNS VS adblock-lean

    Is RethinkDNS a good alternative to adblock-lean?
     

    • RethinkDNS is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to adblock-lean.

    • RethinkDNS is Free and Open Sourceadblock-lean is also Free and Open Source
    • RethinkDNS is Privacy focused and Lightweightadblock-lean is not according to our users
  5. AdGuard Home icon
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    AdGuard Home

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    AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it'll cover ALL your home devices, and you don't need any client-side software for that.

    10 AdGuard Home alternatives
    AdGuard Home screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    AdGuard Home screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  DNS Proxy
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    AdGuard Home iconadblock-lean Icon

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  6. Control D icon
    Control D icon

    Control D

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    Control D is a completely customizable DNS service with superpowers. You can use ControlD to block unwanted categories of sites (like ads or porn), popular online services like Facebook or TikTok, or any domain of your choice.

    24 Control D alternatives
    Control D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    Control D screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS over HTTPS
    2.  DNS Resolver
    3.  DNS-over-TLS
    4.  DNS Server
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  DNS Proxy
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
    Control D iconadblock-lean Icon

    Control D VS adblock-lean

    Is Control D a good alternative to adblock-lean?
     

    • Control D is the most popular commercial alternative to adblock-lean.

    • Control D is Paid and Open Sourceadblock-lean is Free and Open Source
    • Control D is Privacy focused and Lightweightadblock-lean is not according to our users
  7. keweonDNS icon
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    keweonDNS

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    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    43 keweonDNS alternatives
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Logs
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  GDPR Compliant
    9.  DNS over HTTPS
    10.  DNS Server
    11.  Adblocking via DNS
    12.  Dns
    keweonDNS iconadblock-lean Icon

    keweonDNS VS adblock-lean

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  9. Unified hosts file with base extensions icon
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    Unified hosts file with base extensions

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    🔒 Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.

    92 Unified hosts file with base extensions alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Root required
    Unified hosts file with base extensions iconadblock-lean Icon

    Unified hosts file with base extensions VS adblock-lean

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  10. eBlocker icon
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    eBlocker

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    Protects all Internet devices, Blocks tracking & ads, Defends against malware & Internet dangers, Prevents harmful content to children, Provides anonymous surfing, Free, open source and without backdoors

    11 eBlocker alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Logs
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Tor
    6.  Pattern matching
    eBlocker iconadblock-lean Icon

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  11. DnsAdBlock icon
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    DnsAdBlock Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  Block Social Media
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    DnsAdBlock VS adblock-lean

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