Zen Ad-Blocker AlternativesAd Blockers & Privacy Tools like Zen Ad-Blocker

Zen Ad-Blocker is described as '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' and is a Ad Blocker in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Zen Ad-Blocker for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best Zen Ad-Blocker alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zen Ad-Blocker are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, SponsorBlock and NextDNS.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

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    This efficient and lightweight browser add-on, developed by Raymond Hill, functions as a wide-spectrum blocker, not just for ads but also trackers and malware. Compatible with Chromium and Firefox, it uses multiple filter lists like EasyList and customizable options, ensuring thorough protection.

    108 uBlock Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about uBlock Origin as an Alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker
    Sam Lander
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    Zen ad-blocker is a client-wide filter, while uBlock is an extension that only affects what is on the browser.

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    • uBlock Origin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker.

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceZen Ad-Blocker is also Free and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Customizable and Security-focusedZen Ad-Blocker is not according to our users
  2. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

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    Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

    120 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Adblock Plus as an Alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker
    Sam Lander
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    Zen ad-blocker is a client-wide filter, while Adblock Plus is an extension that only affects what is on the browser.

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    Adblock Plus icon

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker.

    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceZen Ad-Blocker is Free and Open Source
  4. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     270 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker
    Sam Lander
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    AdGuard is a network-wide, client-wide, and browser extension. For example, AdGuard for Windows does the same thing as Zen ad-blocker.

    However, AdGuard for Windows is not open source, while AdGuard for the network (like pi-hole) is open source.

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    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Android Tablet alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceZen Ad-Blocker is Free and Open Source
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    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

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    SponsorBlock

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    SponsorBlock is a browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy...

    76 SponsorBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • SponsorBlock is the most popular Web-based alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker.

    • SponsorBlock is Free and Open SourceZen Ad-Blocker is also Free and Open Source
  7. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Linux & SaaS alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceZen Ad-Blocker is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Security-focusedZen Ad-Blocker is not according to our users
  8. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

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    Privacy Badger is a browser-add on tool that analyzes sites to detect and disallow content that tracks you in an objectionable, non-consensual manner. When you visit websites, your copy of Privacy Badger keeps note of the "third party" domains that embed images...

    66 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. NoScript icon

    NoScript

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    The NoScript Firefox extension provides extra protection for Firefox, Seamonkey and other mozilla-based browsers: this free, open source add-on allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be executed only by trusted web sites of your choice (e.g. your online bank).

    23 NoScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • SeaMonkey
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about NoScript as an Alternative to Zen Ad-Blocker
    Sam Lander
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    NoScript is mainly to disable scripts. It may be possible to add many filters to it, but that isn't its main function.

    NoScript is great, and the only extension added to Tor Browser. But different use case.

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    • NoScript is Free and Open SourceZen Ad-Blocker is also Free and Open Source
    • NoScript is Security-focusedZen Ad-Blocker is not according to our users
  11. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     335 likes
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    Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    89 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. AdAway icon

    AdAway

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    An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

    95 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  13. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

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    Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

    81 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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  14. ClearURLs icon

    ClearURLs

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    This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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    Blokada

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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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