AdGuard alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave AdGuard: full apps are paid, and full Android app is installed outside Google Play. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AdGuard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. uBlock Origin currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best AdGuard alternative for most people
uBlock OriginFree and open source, if you only need blocking in the browser.
Best AdGuard alternative for a free option
AdGuard HomeAdGuard's free, open-source network-wide blocker you host yourself.
Best AdGuard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
NextDNSCloud DNS filtering for all devices without installing a filtering app.
Best AdGuard alternative for self-hosting
AdGuard HomeAdGuard's free, open-source network-wide blocker you host yourself.
Best AdGuard alternative for Mac
AdLockSimilar paid system-wide blocker for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
Best AdGuard alternative for Windows
AdGuard HomeAdGuard's free, open-source network-wide blocker you host yourself.
Best AdGuard alternative for Linux
AdGuard HomeAdGuard's free, open-source network-wide blocker you host yourself.
Best AdGuard alternative for iPhone and Android
NextDNSCloud DNS filtering for all devices without installing a filtering app.
Best AdGuard alternative for working in the browser
NextDNSCloud DNS filtering for all devices without installing a filtering app.
AdGuard alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to AdGuard?
uBlock Origin ranks first right now. Free and open source, if you only need blocking in the browser. AdGuard Home and NextDNS follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to AdGuard?
Yes. uBlock Origin (open source), AdGuard Home (open source), NextDNS (free plan + paid) and 1Blocker (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to AdGuard?
Yes: uBlock Origin, AdGuard Home and Blokada. AdGuard Home can also be self-hosted.
Which AdGuard alternatives work on Linux?
AdGuard Home and NextDNS run on Linux.
Why do people switch from AdGuard?
The complaints we hear most: full apps are paid; full Android app is installed outside Google Play; local HTTPS filtering requires trusting a root certificate.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AdGuard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.