Pi-hole AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Firewalls & Ad Blockers

If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pi-hole, but unfortunately only zero of them are Firewalls.

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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
  1. Portmaster icon
     119 likes

    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

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 commentJun 19, 2020
    2
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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
  2. AdGuard icon
     246 likes

    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

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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 iconPi-hole Icon

    AdGuard VS Pi-hole

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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 commentAug 28, 2021
    3
    jmthornton

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

    Top negative commentAug 9, 2020
    2
    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 commentJul 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
  3. RethinkDNS icon
     35 likes

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

    41 RethinkDNS alternatives
    RethinkDNS screenshot 1
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    +5
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    License model

    • FreeOpen 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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  4. OpenSnitch icon
     38 likes

    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    32 OpenSnitch alternatives
    OpenSnitch screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen 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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  5. RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall icon
     1 like

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

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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    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

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall VS Pi-hole

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  6. AdProtect icon
     1 like

    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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdProtect iconPi-hole Icon

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  7. Secure Programmable Router icon
     Like this app

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • iPhone

    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
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  8. AdWall icon
     Like this app

    AdWall is your firewall against any ads.

    95 AdWall alternatives
    AdWall screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AdWall iconPi-hole Icon

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  9. Firewalla icon
     Like this app

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

    36 Firewalla alternatives
    Firewalla screenshot 1
    Firewalla screenshot 2
    +4
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Firewalla Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Internet of Things
    5.  Security Monitoring
    Firewalla iconPi-hole Icon

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