An extension to control requests. Provides front-end for Firefox webRequest.onBeforeRequest API for request management.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MPL-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Firefox
Privoxy Alternatives
Apps similar to Privoxy include uBlock Origin, which is free and open source. Other options are NextDNS, Adblock Plus, AdGuard and Pi-hole. Ad Blockers like Privoxy are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- iPhone
Japan
57 Better Pop Up Blocker alternativesBetter Pop Up Blocker improves the default pop up blockers for Google Chrome and Apple Safari by blocking pop up windows opened by javascript, & other annoyances like alert, prompt, and confirm boxes.
Platforms
- Google Chrome
Safari AdBlocker is the only 64-bit ad blocker built for Mac OS X 10.5+ to integrate directly into Safari, for minimum disruption to your browsing experience.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Titan Family Security app enables parents to keep track of the internet browsing, social media activities and app usage of their kids.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
United States
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Formerly a commercial product, Yahoo! donated it to the Apache Foundation, and it is now an Apache TLP.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- FreeBSD
An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Self-Hosted
Canada
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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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
- Chromium
- Firefox
ApateDNS™ is a tool for controlling DNS responses though an easy-to-use GUI. As a phony DNS server, ApateDNS spoofs DNS responses to a user-specified IP address by listening on UDP port 53 on the local machine. ApateDNS also automatically sets the local DNS to localhost.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
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
Application type
Platforms
- Android
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Filter the noise. Browse in peace. A lightweight browser extension that hides unwanted content, distractions, and clutter for a cleaner web experience.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
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