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Blocky
0xerr0r.github.io/blocky/latestAlso covers ad blocker
Filter DNS requests on a local network with Blocky, a DNS proxy and ad blocker written in Go.
Alternatives
The Best Balena-AdGuard Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives0 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like Balena-AdGuard? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are open source.
About Balena-AdGuardgithub.com/klutchell/balena-adguard
VisitThis project deploys AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server on balenaCloud, with optional Tailscale VPN support.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBlockyFilter DNS requests on a local network with Blocky, a DNS…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 | Blocky | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | AdAway | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 3 | AdGuard | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 4 | Adguard | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 5 | TBlock | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | AdGuard Home | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 7 | Userscript | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Adguard For Android | — | Not stated | Android |
All Balena-AdGuard alternatives
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AdAway
adaway.orgAlso covers ad blocker
Block ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using hosts-file or VPN-based filtering, without root access.
3
AdGuard
adguard.com/en/adguard-ios/overview.htmlAlso covers ad blocker
Block ads and trackers in Safari and other apps on iPhone and iPad with AdGuard.
4
Adguard
adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.htmlAlso covers ad blocker
Block ads in Android apps and browsers with AdGuard without rooting the device.
5
TBlock
tblock.meAlso covers ad blocker
Block ads across a system with TBlock, an open-source Python tool that uses the hosts file.
6
AdGuard Home
adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.htmlBlock ads and tracking across a home network with AdGuard Home, a network-wide filtering service.
7
Same kind of open-source project · 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.
8
Adguard For Android
github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroidSame kind of open-source project
Track bugs for AdGuard’s Android content blocker through its open bug-tracker repository.
No alternatives match this filter.
Alternatives to similar tools
Userscript24 alternativesAdguard For Android6 alternativesAdguard8 alternativesAdAway13 alternativesAdGuard Home15 alternativesBlocky8 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Balena-AdGuard?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Balena-AdGuard are Blocky, AdAway, and AdGuard.
Are there open-source alternatives to Balena-AdGuard?
Yes: Userscript.
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