StevenBlack hosts alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave StevenBlack hosts: no interface; updating is manual unless scripted, and hosts files can't block by wildcard. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces StevenBlack hosts, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pi-hole currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for most people
Pi-holeTurns blocklists like these into network-wide blocking with a dashboard.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for a free option
AdGuard HomeNetwork DNS server that loads lists like these with wildcard support.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
NextDNSHosted filtering with curated lists and no files to maintain.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for open source
AdAwayAndroid app that applies hosts lists, including StevenBlack's, for you.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for self-hosting
Pi-holeTurns blocklists like these into network-wide blocking with a dashboard.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for Mac
AdGuard HomeNetwork DNS server that loads lists like these with wildcard support.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for Windows
AdGuard HomeNetwork DNS server that loads lists like these with wildcard support.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for Linux
Pi-holeTurns blocklists like these into network-wide blocking with a dashboard.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for iPhone and Android
NextDNSHosted filtering with curated lists and no files to maintain.
Best StevenBlack hosts alternative for working in the browser
NextDNSHosted filtering with curated lists and no files to maintain.
StevenBlack hosts alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to StevenBlack hosts?
Pi-hole ranks first right now. Turns blocklists like these into network-wide blocking with a dashboard. AdGuard Home and AdAway follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to StevenBlack hosts?
Yes. Pi-hole (open source), AdGuard Home (open source), AdAway (open source) and NextDNS (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to StevenBlack hosts?
Yes: Pi-hole, AdGuard Home and AdAway. Pi-hole and AdGuard Home can also be self-hosted.
Which StevenBlack hosts alternatives work on Linux?
Pi-hole, AdGuard Home and NextDNS run on Linux.
Why do people switch from StevenBlack hosts?
The complaints we hear most: no interface; updating is manual unless scripted; hosts files can't block by wildcard; can occasionally block domains you need.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces StevenBlack hosts, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.