Blocky alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Blocky: no built-in web interface, and configuration requires editing YAML. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Blocky, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AdGuard Home currently ranks first.
No alternatives match these filters.
Show all 3 alternativesThe best Blocky alternative for…
The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Blocky alternative for most people
AdGuard HomeSimilar single-binary blocker with a full web dashboard.
Best Blocky alternative for a free option
Pi-holePoint-and-click DNS blocking with the largest community.
Best Blocky alternative for open source
Technitium DNS ServerA complete DNS server with blocking and a web console.
Best Blocky alternative for self-hosting
AdGuard HomeSimilar single-binary blocker with a full web dashboard.
Best Blocky alternative for Windows
AdGuard HomeSimilar single-binary blocker with a full web dashboard.
Best Blocky alternative for Linux
AdGuard HomeSimilar single-binary blocker with a full web dashboard.
Blocky alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Blocky?
AdGuard Home ranks first right now. Similar single-binary blocker with a full web dashboard. Pi-hole and Technitium DNS Server follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Blocky?
Yes. AdGuard Home (open source), Pi-hole (open source) and Technitium DNS Server (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Blocky?
Yes: AdGuard Home, Pi-hole and Technitium DNS Server. AdGuard Home, Pi-hole and Technitium DNS Server can also be self-hosted.
Which Blocky alternatives work on Linux?
AdGuard Home, Pi-hole and Technitium DNS Server run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Blocky?
The complaints we hear most: no built-in web interface; configuration requires editing YAML; smaller community than Pi-hole.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Blocky, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.