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Paid ad blocker apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS that filter ads in every browser and app.

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About AdGuard

AdGuard makes standalone ad-blocking apps that filter traffic for the whole device rather than living inside one browser. On Windows, Mac and Android it blocks ads, trackers and phishing in every browser and in apps and games, which also sidesteps the limits Manifest V3 places on browser extensions. On iOS it works through Safari content blocking and DNS. You get fine control: hundreds of filter lists, custom rules, a stealth mode against tracking, and per-app settings. There are free browser extensions, but the desktop and mobile apps are paid, sold as Personal (3 devices) or Family (9 devices) licences, yearly or lifetime, with a 14-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The Android app with full system-wide filtering isn't on Google Play and is installed from AdGuard's site. AdGuard also runs AdGuard DNS and a VPN as separate products.

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

Pros and cons

What works

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

Why people leave

  • Full apps are paid
  • Full Android app is installed outside Google Play
  • Local HTTPS filtering requires trusting a root certificate

Top AdGuard alternatives

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  1. 1uBlock Origin logo
    uBlock Origin

    Free and open source, if you only need blocking in the browser.

    66.5
  2. 2AdGuard Home logo
    AdGuard Home

    AdGuard's free, open-source network-wide blocker you host yourself.

    62.6
  3. 3NextDNS logo
    NextDNS

    Cloud DNS filtering for all devices without installing a filtering app.

    59.6
  4. 4AdLock logo
    AdLock

    Similar paid system-wide blocker for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.

    57.2
  5. 51Blocker logo
    1Blocker

    Native Safari blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac users.

    55.3

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AdGuard: common questions

Is AdGuard free?

No, AdGuard is a paid product.

Is AdGuard open source?

No, AdGuard is not open source. Open-source alternatives include uBlock Origin, AdGuard Home and Blokada.

What platforms does AdGuard run on?

AdGuard is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to AdGuard?

The highest-ranked AdGuard alternatives right now are uBlock Origin, AdGuard Home and NextDNS. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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