Blokada AlternativesTop Ad Blockers & Privacy Tools like Blokada

Blokada is described as 'The popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Blokada for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone, Google Chrome and Web-based apps. The best Blokada alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Blokada are AdGuard, Adblock Plus, NextDNS and Pi-hole.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

     1867 likes

    This efficient and lightweight browser add-on, developed by Raymond Hill, functions as a wide-spectrum blocker, not just for ads but also trackers and malware. Compatible with Chromium and Firefox, it uses multiple filter lists like EasyList and customizable options, ensuring thorough protection.

    117 uBlock Origin alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    uBlock Origin vs Blokada Comments
    thebenmix11
    Negative
    4

    uBlock Origin is a browser extension while Blokada is an Android and iOS app

    Guest
    Negative
    17

    not a dns-based os-wide blocker (but a dns based browser-wide blocker)

    Guest
    Negative
    5

    uBlock is browser addon not an app

    3 of 4 comments
    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceBlokada is Freemium and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Customizable and Security-focusedBlokada is not according to our users
  2. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     301 likes

    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.

    130 AdGuard alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AdGuard screenshot 1
     
  4. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

     1751 likes

    Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

    125 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Adding a filter
     
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    Adblock Plus vs Blokada Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    not a dns-based os-wide blocker (but a dns based browser-wide blocker)

    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceBlokada is also Freemium and Open Source
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    AdGuard icon
    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
    Learn More
  6. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     177 likes

    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.

    145 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    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
    NextDNS screenshot 1
     
  8. Pi-hole icon

    Pi-hole

     196 likes

    Blocks ads for all connected devices at the DNS layer without client setup. Provides web control, in-app ad and tracker blocking, DHCP and API support, regex filtering, privacy modes, audit logs, and long-term query analytics for network management.

    46 Pi-hole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.
     
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    Pi-hole vs Blokada Comments
    BarnMTB
    Negative
    0

    Blockada is a system-wide adblocker that works on that device no matter which network you connected it to. Pi-hole is an ad-blocking solution that block ads at the network level, requiring a device like Raspberry Pi to be attached to that network and doesn't work when you connect to mobile data or other people's network (unless they also have Pi Hole set up).

    • Pi-hole is Free and Open SourceBlokada is Freemium and Open Source
  9. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

     66 likes

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

    51 RethinkDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    RethinkDNS vs Blokada Comments
    Sam Lander
    Positive
    1

    DNS + Firewall, Open-source

    • RethinkDNS is Free and Open SourceBlokada is Freemium and Open Source
  10. AdAway icon

    AdAway

     152 likes

    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.

    96 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AdAway screenshot 1
     
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    AdAway vs Blokada Comments
    Violeta Carrasco
    Positive
    0

    Because it is more minimalist, simple and functional. (in addition to being open source and completely free).

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    AdAway is like Blokada but the main developers for AdAway are really mean to people.

    • AdAway is Free and Open SourceBlokada is Freemium and Open Source
  11. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

     107 likes

    Designed by CloudFlare, this DNS resolver focuses on speed and privacy, ensuring no user data is sold. Mobile apps extend protections with WARP VPN, enhancing browsing security, performance, and offering anti-malware features. Aimed at tech-savvy and general audiences alike.

    81 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 1
     
  13. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

     40 likes

    Our public encrypted DNS service uses DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT). This protects your DNS queries from being snooped on by third parties when not connected to our VPN service as your DNS queries are encrypted between your device and our DNS server.

    51 MullvadDNS alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  14. NetGuard icon

    NetGuard

     60 likes

    Offers detailed per-app internet control for Android with no root required, blocks Wi-Fi and mobile connections, supports IPv4/IPv6, privacy-focused, usage logging, system app blocking, tethering support, various notification settings, and material themes.

    42 NetGuard alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    NetGuard screenshot 1
     
  15. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

     43 likes

    Cloud DNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains for all devices, provides real-time request stats, customizable filtering, parental controls, and a web dashboard. Compatible with routers, enables safer browsing, and ensures a privacy-focused internet experience.

    37 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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