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AdLock alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave AdLock: closed source and paid only, and fewer advanced options than AdGuard. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AdLock, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AdGuard currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1NextDNS logoNextDNSFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
2Blokada logoBlokadaFree plan + paidYesAndroid, iOS4 of 457.2
  1. NextDNS logo

    1. NextDNSTop pick

    Best for: People who want Pi-hole-style blocking on all devices without running a server

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from AdLock

    Cheap DNS filtering across unlimited devices with no app to install.

    Pros

    • Works everywhere, including on mobile data
    • All features available on the free plan
    • Very cheap paid plan with unlimited queries

    Cons

    • Free plan stops blocking after 300,000 queries a month
    • DNS queries are handled by a third party
    • Can't remove ads served from the same domain as content
    Visit NextDNS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is NextDNS a good AdLock alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    300,000 queries/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Over quota
    Resolves without blocking
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Unlimited queries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment methods
    Cards, PayPal, crypto
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Blokada logo

    2. Blokada

    Best for: Android users who want free system-wide blocking without root

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceAndroid, iOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from AdLock

    Free open-source system-wide blocking for Android.

    Pros

    • Free, open-source system-wide blocking on Android
    • No root or jailbreak needed
    • Optional WireGuard VPN and parental-control apps

    Cons

    • Free version is Android only
    • Cloud, VPN and family features are paid
    • Multiple app editions can be confusing
    Visit Blokada Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Blokada a good AdLock alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free version
    Blokada 5, free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Root required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
    VPN devices
    Up to 5 (Blokada Plus)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
    VPN protocol
    WireGuard
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best AdLock alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

AdGuard logo

Best AdLock alternative for most people

AdGuard

Similar system-wide blocking with more filters, rules and a lifetime licence option.

uBlock Origin logo

Best AdLock alternative for a free option

uBlock Origin

Free and open source, if browser-only blocking is enough.

NextDNS logo

Best AdLock alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

NextDNS

Cheap DNS filtering across unlimited devices with no app to install.

Blokada logo

Best AdLock alternative for open source

Blokada

Free open-source system-wide blocking for Android.

AdGuard logo

Best AdLock alternative for Mac

AdGuard

Similar system-wide blocking with more filters, rules and a lifetime licence option.

AdGuard logo

Best AdLock alternative for Windows

AdGuard

Similar system-wide blocking with more filters, rules and a lifetime licence option.

AdGuard logo

Best AdLock alternative for Linux

AdGuard

Similar system-wide blocking with more filters, rules and a lifetime licence option.

AdGuard logo

Best AdLock alternative for iPhone and Android

AdGuard

Similar system-wide blocking with more filters, rules and a lifetime licence option.

NextDNS logo

Best AdLock alternative for working in the browser

NextDNS

Cheap DNS filtering across unlimited devices with no app to install.

AdLock alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to AdLock?

AdGuard ranks first right now. Similar system-wide blocking with more filters, rules and a lifetime licence option. uBlock Origin and NextDNS follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to AdLock?

Yes. uBlock Origin (open source), NextDNS (free plan + paid) and Blokada (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to AdLock?

Yes: uBlock Origin and Blokada.

Which AdLock alternatives work on Linux?

AdGuard and NextDNS run on Linux.

Why do people switch from AdLock?

The complaints we hear most: closed source and paid only; fewer advanced options than AdGuard; HTTPS filtering requires trusting the vendor.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AdLock, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.