Pi-hole Alternatives

Pi-hole is described as 'Protect all network devices with DNS-level ad blocking, no client software needed. Features a web interface, query logging, whitelist/blacklist, and privacy controls' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pi-hole for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Pi-hole alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pi-hole are AdGuard, NextDNS, simplewall and RethinkDNS.

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  1. Hostsblock icon

    Hostsblock

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    Hostsblock is a bash script for Linux designed to take advantage of the HOSTS file available in all operating systems to provide system-wide blocking of internet advertisements, malicious domains, trackers, and other undesirable content.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  2. Adaware Ad Block icon

    Adaware Ad Block

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    By blocking annoying ads and nosy trackers, adaware ad block nearly doubles your browsing speed! The most robust antivirus level cloud scanning technology of any ad blocker on the market, you’ll be safe from the latest cyber threat.

    85 Adaware Ad Block alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
     
  4. Ethical Adblock icon

    Ethical Adblock

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    Ethical Adblock is the first undetectable and ethical adblock. Indeed it has been coded so as to be undetectable by AntiAdblocks. Some ads that support content creators are left on purpose so that they can get fair compensation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    Block Ads
     
  5. Ad
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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. Amplosion icon

    Amplosion

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    Amplosion automatically redirects from AMP links to normal websites.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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  7. Ad Blocker icon

    Ad Blocker

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    Ad Blocker is a web browser extension that blocks ads and trackers from following its users when surfing the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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  8. VeloGuardian DNS icon

    VeloGuardian DNS

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    Free self-hosted DNS filtering appliance. Block ads, malware, phishing, and trackers network-wide with 90+ filtering categories. Deploy as a virtual appliance — no account

    5 VeloGuardian DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
    • Proxmox Virtual Environment
    • VirtualBox
     
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