Pi-hole AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Network Monitors

The best Network Monitor alternative to Pi-hole is AdGuard, 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 six of them are Network Monitors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Network Monitor alternatives to Pi-hole are Portmaster, simplewall, OpenSnitch and Firewalla.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     301 likes

    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 Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    130 AdGuard alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Android TV
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    AdGuard vs Pi-hole Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    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 Negative Comment
    jmthornton
    0

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

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    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

    3 of 6 comments
    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
  2. Portmaster icon

    Portmaster

     197 likes

    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    38 Portmaster alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Portmaster vs Pi-hole Comments
    Kodi Jack
    Negative
    0

    Portmaster is a (great) local firewall, pi-hole is a dns-blackhole. Not an alternative in the slightest though.

    IsidroRollandHills
    Positive
    2

    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!

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
    • Portmaster is a Firewall Pi-hole is an Ad Blocker
    • Portmaster is DecentralizedPi-hole is not according to our users
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    simplewall

     213 likes

    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    38 simplewall alternatives

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    • Windows
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    simplewall vs Pi-hole Comments
    Kodi Jack
    Negative
    0

    Lovely local firewall, but surely no alternative to a self-hosted DNS-blackhole :)

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourcePi-hole is also Free and Open Source
    • simplewall is a Firewall Pi-hole is an Ad Blocker
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    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
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    OpenSnitch

     45 likes

    GNU/Linux firewall enabling interactive outbound network filtering, outbound application control, blocking of ads and malware domains, centralized GUI node management, input policy configuration, SIEM integration, real-time alerts, and user-level rule customization.

    39 OpenSnitch alternatives

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    • Linux
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    Firewalla

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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  9. PEShield icon

    PEShield

     1 like

    PEShield — privacy-first Android toolkit for digital sovereignty. A local firewall blocks trackers, ads & telemetry on-device; nothing leaves your phone. Plus an offline security AI, encrypted messenger, mesh/off-grid, a code studio & a camera chip scanner. No Google.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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