uBlock Origin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Firewalls

The best Firewall alternative to uBlock Origin is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to uBlock Origin and ten of them are Firewalls so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Firewall alternatives to uBlock Origin are Zen Ad-Blocker, Lockdown Privacy, TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall and RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall.

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This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

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uBlock Origin alternatives page was last updated Jun 7, 2025
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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    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.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Pop up blocker
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Anonymous Proxy
    12.  Tracking Protection

    AdGuard VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Positive Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    Mar 11, 2025
    -1

    This is so much better than uBlock. It's much easier to use and isn't forced on you when you install a browser.

    Most Recent Comment
    jnjn
    Positive Aug 11, 2020
    3

    uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

    Peter Mello
    Positive May 12, 2020
    1

    Very friendly UI and desktop app for Windows offers whole-system ad blocking.

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    AdGuard icon

    • Almost everyone thinks AdGuard is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightuBlock Origin is not according to our users
  2. Zen Ad-Blocker icon

    Zen Ad-Blocker

     16 likes
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    Zen is an open-source system-wide ad-blocker and privacy guard for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. It works by setting up a proxy that intercepts HTTP requests from all applications, and blocks those serving ads, tracking scripts that monitor your behavior, malware, and other...

    56 Zen Ad-Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KZ flagKazakhstan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    Zen Ad-Blocker screenshot 1
    Zen Ad-Blocker screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable

    Zen Ad-Blocker VS uBlock Origin

     
  4. Lockdown Privacy icon

    Lockdown Privacy

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    Lockdown Privacy is an Open Source and free firewall for your iOS device. We built the product to help protect users from app developers and analytics companies that are monetizing user data without consent or transparency.

    24 Lockdown Privacy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Lockdown Privacy screenshot 1

    Lockdown Privacy Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Anti-tracking

    Lockdown Privacy VS uBlock Origin

     
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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
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  6. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
    One Tap System Tor to run all your apps natively through Tor
    Stats Galore

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    T Singh
    Positive Mar 30, 2022
    0

    I like TulaByte because it blocks trackers on the whole device, not only in Safari.

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    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon
    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is Privacy focused, Decentralized and LightweightuBlock Origin is not according to our users
  7. RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall icon

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall

     1 like
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    Free adblocker, anonymity, traffic and battery saver, firewall, and Internet speed increase.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Built-in VPN
    9.  AES-256 Encryption

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall VS uBlock Origin

     
  8. AdLocker icon

    AdLocker

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdLocker screenshot 1

    AdLocker Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall

    AdLocker VS uBlock Origin

     
  10. AdProtect icon

    AdProtect

     1 like
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    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!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdProtect screenshot 1
    AdProtect screenshot 2

    AdProtect VS uBlock Origin

     
  11. AdWall icon

    AdWall

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    AdWall is your firewall against any ads.

    94 AdWall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AdWall screenshot 1

    AdWall VS uBlock Origin

     
  12. ZenMate Web Firewall icon

    ZenMate Web Firewall

     12 likes
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    ZenMate Web Firewall is a security solution that blocks malware, trackers and security threats, plus free Ad Blocker against Malvertising!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    We keep you safe with 0-day threat protection
    Discontinued

    this software no longer exists

    ZenMate Web Firewall VS uBlock Origin

     
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