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Balena-AdGuard
github.com/klutchell/balena-adguardThis project deploys AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server on balenaCloud, with optional Tailscale VPN support.
Alternatives
The Best AdGuard Home Alternatives in 2026
15 alternatives1 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like AdGuard Home? Here are 15 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 4 are open source.
About AdGuard Homeadguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html
VisitBlock ads and tracking across a home network with AdGuard Home, a network-wide filtering service.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBalena-AdGuardThis project deploys AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad…Free or freemium optionAdGuard DNSConfigure AdGuard DNS to block ads, trackers, and malicious…Open source optionUserscriptAdGuard's Popup Blocker is a userscript that blocks…Another optionAdAwayBlock ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balena-AdGuard | — | Not stated | — |
| 2 | AdAway | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 3 | Adguard | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 4 | Pi-Hole | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Linux, Web |
| 5 | AdGuard | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 6 | How To Filter Ads And Block Popups On Iphone And Macos | — | Not stated | Browser extension, iOS, macOS |
| 7 | Blocky | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | NextDNS | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | AdGuard DNS | Freemium | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Adguard For Android | — | Not stated | Android |
All AdGuard Home alternatives
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AdAway
adaway.orgAlso covers android · same kind of website
Block ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using hosts-file or VPN-based filtering, without root access.
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Adguard
adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.htmlAlso covers android and ios · same kind of website
Block ads in Android apps and browsers with AdGuard without rooting the device.
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Pi-Hole
pi-hole.netAlso covers linux · same kind of website
Block ads across a network with Pi-hole, which filters DNS requests for connected devices.
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AdGuard
adguard.com/en/adguard-ios/overview.htmlAlso covers ios · same kind of website
Block ads and trackers in Safari and other apps on iPhone and iPad with AdGuard.
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How To Filter Ads And Block Popups On Iphone And Macos
avieshek.wordpress.com/2024/07/07/how-to-filte…Also covers ios · same kind of website
This article explains ways to filter ads and block popups on iPhone and macOS, including options for Safari and Apple's browser environment.
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Blocky
0xerr0r.github.io/blocky/latestSame kind of website
Filter DNS requests on a local network with Blocky, a DNS proxy and ad blocker written in Go.
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NextDNS
nextdns.ioSame kind of website
Block threats, ads, and trackers across devices and networks with NextDNS, a configurable DNS service.
9
Same kind of website · free plan
Configure AdGuard DNS to block ads, trackers, and malicious domains or control access to online content.
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Adguard For Android
github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroidAlso covers android
Track bugs for AdGuard’s Android content blocker through its open bug-tracker repository.
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DNSWarden
dnswarden.comSame kind of website
Configure DNS filtering with DNSWarden, a resolver that supports allow and block lists and encrypted DNS protocols.
12
Open source
AdGuard's Popup Blocker is a userscript that blocks unwanted pop-up and pop-under windows in browsers that support a userscript manager.
13
Also covers android · open source
Block hosts through DNS on Android with DNSNet, a DNS-based filtering app.
14
Also covers linux · open source
This curated host file lists domains serving ads, tracking scripts, and malware for blocking through a hosts file.
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Open source
This privacy DNS project lists filtering for ads, ad tracking, and malware, alongside DNSSEC validation and several DNS protocols.
No alternatives match this filter.
Alternatives to similar tools
Userscript24 alternativesBalena-AdGuard8 alternativesHow To Filter Ads And Block Popups On Iphone And Macos16 alternativesPi-Hole22 alternativesAdguard For Android6 alternativesAdguard8 alternatives
What is the best alternative to AdGuard Home?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to AdGuard Home are Balena-AdGuard, AdAway, and Adguard.
Is there a free alternative to AdGuard Home?
Yes. AdGuard DNS is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to AdGuard Home?
Yes: Userscript, DNSNet, Whitelist Note, and Blocklist.
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