This project deploys AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server on balenaCloud, with optional Tailscale VPN support.
AdGuard Home
Block ads and tracking across a home network with AdGuard Home, a network-wide filtering service.
About AdGuard Home
AdGuard Home is network-wide software for blocking ads and tracking. Once it is set up, it covers all devices on a home network. According to the homepage, devices on the network do not need any client-side software for this coverage. The software is described as running on Windows, macOS and Linux.
The source does not state pricing, so known pricing is unknown. The software is not open source. The homepage excerpt mainly describes other AdGuard products, so details specific to AdGuard Home are limited to its overview description.
Key features
- Blocks ads and trackers for all devices on a home network after setup
- Does not require client-side software on each home device
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Network-wide filtering service
Best for: Households or people who want ad and tracker blocking across every device on a home network without installing software on each device.
Good for
- Covers all home devices once it is set up
- No client-side software is needed on each device, according to the homepage
Watch out for
- Requires setup before it covers the home network
- Is not open source
AdGuard Home at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Ad & Tracker Blockers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
AdGuard Home alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
Block ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using hosts-file or VPN-based filtering, without root access.
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Block ads and trackers in Safari and other apps on iPhone and iPad with AdGuard.
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AdGuard Home FAQ
Do I need to install software on every device?
According to the homepage, no. After setup, AdGuard Home covers all home devices and does not need client-side software for that.
Does AdGuard Home need to be set up before it works?
Yes. The homepage says that after you set it up, it covers all your home devices.
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