Pi-hole Alternatives

Pi-hole is described as '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' 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, simplewall, NextDNS and AdAway.

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Pi-hole alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers but may also be Firewalls or Privacy Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pi-hole.
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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. Adaware Ad Block icon
     1 like

    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.

    89 Adaware Ad Block alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox

    Adaware Ad Block Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website blocking
    Adaware Ad Block iconPi-hole Icon

    Adaware Ad Block VS Pi-hole

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  2. SmartAdBlock icon
     2 likes
    SmartAdBlock screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021.

    SmartAdBlock iconPi-hole Icon

    SmartAdBlock VS Pi-hole

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  3. Dns Safety icon
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    Simple and powerful DNS forwarding server. Deploy locally within your network or in the cloud. Prevents access to various categories of sites, blocks domain names with explicit content and removes annoying ads.

    8 Dns Safety alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi

    Dns Safety Features

    1.  DNS filter
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Web filter
    4.  URL Filtering
    5.  Content Filtering
    Dns Safety iconPi-hole Icon

    Dns Safety VS Pi-hole

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  4. 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
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdProtect iconPi-hole Icon

    AdProtect VS Pi-hole

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  5. WebGuard icon
     1 like

    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
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    +1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    WebGuard iconPi-hole Icon

    WebGuard VS Pi-hole

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  6. Amplosion icon
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    Amplosion automatically redirects from AMP links to normal websites.

    50 Amplosion alternatives
    Amplosion screenshot 1
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    +7
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari

    Amplosion Features

    1.  Safari extension
    Amplosion iconPi-hole Icon

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  7. Secure Programmable Router icon
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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

    • 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
    Secure Programmable Router iconPi-hole Icon

    Secure Programmable Router VS Pi-hole

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  8. AdWall icon
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    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

    AdWall VS Pi-hole

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  9. Ethical Adblock icon
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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.

    78 Ethical Adblock alternatives
    Block Ads

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave

    Ethical Adblock Features

    1.  AdBlock Friendly
    Ethical Adblock iconPi-hole Icon

    Ethical Adblock VS Pi-hole

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