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Blokada alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Blokada: free version is Android only, and cloud, VPN and family features are paid. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Blokada, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rethink DNS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AdGuard logoAdGuardPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 459.6
2NextDNS logoNextDNSFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
  1. AdGuard logo

    1. AdGuardTop pick

    Best for: People who want ads blocked in every app and browser on their devices

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blokada

    Paid Android app with HTTPS filtering for more thorough blocking.

    Pros

    • System-wide filtering in browsers, apps and games
    • Lifetime licence option
    • Detailed filters, custom rules and per-app control

    Cons

    • Full apps are paid
    • Full Android app is installed outside Google Play
    • Local HTTPS filtering requires trusting a root certificate
    Visit AdGuard 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 AdGuard a good Blokada alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licences
    Personal 3 devices, Family 9 devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    Available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    30-day money-back guarantee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. NextDNS logo

    2. NextDNS

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

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blokada

    Cloud DNS filtering for phones and every other device in one account.

    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 ×0.369
    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 NextDNS a good Blokada 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)

The best Blokada alternative for…

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

Rethink DNS logo

Best Blokada alternative for most people

Rethink DNS

Free open-source Android blocker that adds a per-app firewall.

AdAway logo

Best Blokada alternative for a free option

AdAway

Free open-source hosts-file blocker for Android with or without root.

NextDNS logo

Best Blokada alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

NextDNS

Cloud DNS filtering for phones and every other device in one account.

TrackerControl logo

Best Blokada alternative for open source

TrackerControl

Open-source Android app focused on revealing and blocking app trackers.

AdGuard logo

Best Blokada alternative for Mac

AdGuard

Paid Android app with HTTPS filtering for more thorough blocking.

AdGuard logo

Best Blokada alternative for Windows

AdGuard

Paid Android app with HTTPS filtering for more thorough blocking.

AdGuard logo

Best Blokada alternative for Linux

AdGuard

Paid Android app with HTTPS filtering for more thorough blocking.

AdGuard logo

Best Blokada alternative for iPhone and Android

AdGuard

Paid Android app with HTTPS filtering for more thorough blocking.

Rethink DNS logo

Best Blokada alternative for working in the browser

Rethink DNS

Free open-source Android blocker that adds a per-app firewall.

Blokada alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Blokada?

Rethink DNS ranks first right now. Free open-source Android blocker that adds a per-app firewall. AdAway and AdGuard follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Blokada?

Yes. Rethink DNS (open source), AdAway (open source), NextDNS (free plan + paid) and TrackerControl (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Blokada?

Yes: Rethink DNS, AdAway and TrackerControl.

Which Blokada alternatives work on Linux?

AdGuard and NextDNS run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Blokada?

The complaints we hear most: free version is Android only; cloud, VPN and family features are paid; multiple app editions can be confusing.

How is this list ranked?

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