Pi-hole AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

The best Privacy Tool 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 ten of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to Pi-hole are AdGuard, NextDNS, AdAway 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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    Portmaster VS Pi-hole

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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
  2. AdGuard icon
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    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
    AdGuard iconPi-hole Icon

    AdGuard VS Pi-hole

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    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. 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.

    139 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 Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Ubiquiti UniFi
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    NextDNS screenshot 1
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    +9
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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 iconPi-hole Icon

    NextDNS VS Pi-hole

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    • Almost everyone thinks NextDNS is a great Pi-hole alternative.

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Pi-hole.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedPi-hole is not according to our users
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    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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    AdAway

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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.

    96 AdAway alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Traffic Monitoring
    10.  File Hosting
    AdAway iconPi-hole Icon

    AdAway VS Pi-hole

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    Comments about AdAway as an Alternative to Pi-hole
     
    Guest

    Pi-hole is a DNS resolver, AdAway modifies a file on an individual computer rather than block at the DNS level.

    Negative comment •Oct 1, 2020
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    • Some users think AdAway is a great Pi-hole alternative, some don't.

    • AdAway is Free and Open SourcePi-hole is also Free and Open Source
    • AdAway is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPi-hole is not according to our users
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    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. keweonDNS icon
    keweonDNS icon

    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.

    41 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 iconPi-hole Icon

    keweonDNS VS Pi-hole

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  10. eBlocker icon
    eBlocker icon

    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 iconPi-hole Icon

    eBlocker VS Pi-hole

    Is eBlocker a good alternative to Pi-hole?
     
    Comments about eBlocker as an Alternative to Pi-hole
     
    Guest

    Pihole always blocks the full domain. eBlocker filters only bad URLs from a domain - avoiding overblocking.

    Positive comment •Jul 1, 2021
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    • eBlocker is Free and Open SourcePi-hole is also Free and Open Source
    • eBlocker is Privacy focused and LightweightPi-hole is not according to our users
  11. Trustnav icon
    Trustnav icon

    Trustnav

     3 likes
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    A safer browsing experience, free of malware, distracting ads & invasive tracking.

    102 Trustnav alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    Trustnav iconPi-hole Icon

    Trustnav VS Pi-hole

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  12. 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

    WebGuard VS Pi-hole

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