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 TrackerControl, BlockAds, Irbis Zen and TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall.

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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.

    132 AdGuard alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    AdGuard vs uBlock Origin Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    -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.

    jnjn
    Positive
    3

    uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

    Peter Mello
    Positive
    1

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

    3 of 5 comments
    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  2. TrackerControl icon

    TrackerControl

     44 likes

    TrackerControl allows users to monitor and control the widespread, ongoing, hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behaviour ('tracking').

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  4. BlockAds icon

    BlockAds

     6 likes

    Block ads system-wide on Android using local VPN-based DNS filtering. No root needed. No data collection.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  5. Ad
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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. Irbis Zen icon

    Irbis Zen

     19 likes

    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...

    63 Irbis Zen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Irbis Zen screenshot 1
     
  8. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
     
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    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall vs uBlock Origin Comments
    T Singh
    Positive
    0

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

    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is DecentralizeduBlock Origin is not according to our users
  9. Lockdown Privacy icon

    Lockdown Privacy

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. De1984 Firewall icon

    De1984 Firewall

     1 like

    Privacy isn’t default. Take it back with De1984 Firewall and Package Control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    De1984 Firewall screenshot 1
     
  13. PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall icon

    PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

     Like

    Trackers follow you everywhere — in apps, browsers, and emails — building profiles that advertisers and data brokers sell, and Al-powered attackers weaponize. PrivacyPro blocks them, encrypts your connections, and gives you total control over what companies get your data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall screenshot 1
     
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