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

    36 Firewalla alternatives
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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Firewalla Features

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

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  2. DnsAdBlock icon
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    Block ads, malware, adult and other unwanted content with our premium DNS servers. Bypass censorship and access DNS based restricted websites.

    15 DnsAdBlock alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    DnsAdBlock Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  Block Social Media
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    DnsAdBlock VS Pi-hole

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

    99 Ad Blocker alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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  4. HQ VPN icon
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    Do you do client work from coffee shops? Check your bank balance from the airport? Get tired of being stalked by ad networks and trackers as you browse at home?

    35 HQ VPN alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Can be used outside browser
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  5. AdLocker icon
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    AdLocker is free app for Android devices that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    88 AdLocker alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android

    AdLocker Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall
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