Pi-hole AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Firewalls

The best Firewall alternative to Pi-hole is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pi-hole and 12 are Firewalls so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Firewall alternatives to Pi-hole are AdGuard, simplewall, RethinkDNS and OpenSnitch.

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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.

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Pi-hole alternatives page was last updated Dec 13, 2024
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  1. Portmaster icon
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    Portmaster

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    Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.

    29 Portmaster alternatives
    Dashboard PMv1.4

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    SPN Map
    Network Activity Overview
    +3
    Detailed Connections of Brave Browser

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Application Firewall
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  DNS Resolver
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  DNS over HTTPS
    11.  Website Monitoring
    12.  Spam Filter
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    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to Pi-hole
     
    IsidroRollandHills

    It has most the same features regarding a single host, but as it’s a software, you can take it with you wherever you go!

    Positive comment •Jun 19, 2020
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    • Most users think Portmaster is a great Pi-hole alternative.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Pi-hole.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pi-hole.

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
    • Portmaster is Privacy focusedPi-hole is not according to our users
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    AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    120 AdGuard alternatives
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Very good app for blocking ads. Use it!
    Very simple design and good UX.
    +3
    Easy to customize.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Pop up blocker
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Logs
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy
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    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to Pi-hole
     
       
    Guest

    It is an "DNS-level content blocker" too! The software is called "Adguard HOME" and it is very similar to PiHole! It is a little more user friendly in my opinion.

    Top positive comment •Aug 28, 2021
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    jmthornton

    Pi-hole is a DNS-level content blocker, AdGuard is an app.

    Top negative comment •Aug 9, 2020
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    RemovedUser

    Very similar premise with a different admin experience. Can't hurt trying out both in a VM or on Play with Docker to see what you prefer

    Positive comment •Jul 23, 2022
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    • Some users think AdGuard is a great Pi-hole alternative, some don't.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Pi-hole.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightPi-hole is not according to our users
  4. simplewall icon
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    simplewall

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    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    33 simplewall alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Right Click on an Application
    Setting - General
    +2
    Setting - Rules

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Built-in Firewall
    5.  Outbound firewall
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  Built-in timer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    https://adguard.com
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  6. 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.

    41 RethinkDNS alternatives
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    +5
    RethinkDNS screenshot 3

    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 iconPi-hole Icon

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  7. OpenSnitch icon
    OpenSnitch icon

    OpenSnitch

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    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    32 OpenSnitch alternatives
    OpenSnitch screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Application Firewall
    2.  Network Filtering
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Block Trackers
    OpenSnitch iconPi-hole Icon

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  8. RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall icon
    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.

    56 RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall alternatives
    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall screenshot 1
    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall screenshot 2
    +1
    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall screenshot 3

    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 iconPi-hole Icon

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  10. AdProtect icon
    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!

    98 AdProtect alternatives
    AdProtect screenshot 1
    AdProtect screenshot 2

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdProtect iconPi-hole Icon

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  11. WebGuard icon
    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.

    89 WebGuard alternatives
    WebGuard screenshot 1
    WebGuard screenshot 2
    +1
    WebGuard screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    WebGuard iconPi-hole Icon

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  12. Secure Programmable Router icon
    Secure Programmable Router icon

    Secure Programmable Router

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    A secure, open-source WiFi router that simplifies network management with easy-to-use policies, device isolation, adblock and advanced DNS controls - customizable with plugins for added flexibility.

    13 Secure Programmable Router alternatives
    Home Dashboard

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • iPhone
    Device Listing
    Traffic View
    +5
    Mobile Login

    Secure Programmable Router Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Network-wide blocking
    8.  Dockerized
    9.  Adblocking via DNS
    10.  DNS Server
    Secure Programmable Router iconPi-hole Icon

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