adblock-lean Alternatives

adblock-lean is described as 'Super simple and lightweight adblocking solution that leverages the major rewrite of the DNS server and domain handling code associated with dnsmasq 2.86 that drastically improves performance and reduces memory foot-print, facilitating the use of very large' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to adblock-lean for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Android, Mac and Windows apps. The best adblock-lean alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like adblock-lean are Pi-hole, RethinkDNS, Control D and AdGuard Home.

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  1. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     180 likes

    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    147 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. Pi-hole icon

    Pi-hole

     199 likes

    Blocks ads for all connected devices at the DNS layer without client setup. Provides web control, in-app ad and tracker blocking, DHCP and API support, regex filtering, privacy modes, audit logs, and long-term query analytics for network management.

    45 Pi-hole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    • US flagUnited States
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.
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  4. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

     68 likes

    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    51 RethinkDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
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  5. Control D icon

    Control D

     41 likes

    Control D is a modern and customizable DNS service that blocks threats, unwanted content and ads - on all devices. Onboard in minutes, and forget about it.

    32 Control D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
    Control D screenshot 1
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  6. AdGuard Home icon

    AdGuard Home

     36 likes

    AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it'll cover ALL your home devices, and you don't need any client-side software for that.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    • Docker
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    AdGuard Home screenshot 1
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  8. keweonDNS icon

    keweonDNS

     5 likes

    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    54 keweonDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    keweonDNS screenshot 1
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  9. dnsmasq icon

    dnsmasq

     13 likes

    Dnsmasq is a lightweight, easy to configure DNS forwarder and DHCP server. It is designed to provide DNS and, optionally, DHCP, to a small network. It can serve the names of local machines which are not in the global DNS.

    21 dnsmasq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    dnsmasq screenshot 1
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  10. CIRA Canadian Shield icon

    CIRA Canadian Shield

     1 like

    CIRA Canadian Shield protects you from online threats such as malicious domains, phishing websites and helps to keep your personal data private. It also provides DNS privacy by keeping your DNS requests in Canada.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • CA flagCanada
    CIRA Canadian Shield screenshot 1
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  12. eBlocker icon

    eBlocker

     4 likes

    Protects all Internet devices, Blocks tracking & ads, Defends against malware & Internet dangers, Prevents harmful content to children, Provides anonymous surfing, Free, open source and without backdoors

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. DnsAdBlock icon

    DnsAdBlock

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    Block ads, malware, adult and other unwanted content with our premium DNS servers. Bypass censorship and access DNS based restricted websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    DnsAdBlock screenshot 1
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