hBlock Alternatives

hBlock is described as 'POSIX-compliant shell script, designed for Unix-like systems, that gets a list of domains that serve ads, tracking scripts and malware from multiple sources and creates a hosts file (alternative formats are also supported) that prevents your system from connecting to' and is a Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to hBlock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best hBlock alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like hBlock are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, Pi-hole and Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker.

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  1. ADNS icon
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    ADNS is a lightweight DNS-based ad blocker for Android. No VPN, no background services, no battery drain, no hassle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  2. keweonDNS icon
     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
    Good alternative?
     
  3. Browse the web like it should be – free of nags to accept cookies or privacy invasive tracking. It's tiny, fast, free, open, secure and without any access to your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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  4. dnsmasq icon
     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
    Good alternative?
     
  5. AdSpamBlock icon
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    Free domestic app that blocks all ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  6. AdClear icon
     2 likes

    AdClear is the premier non-root adblocker for Android users. AdClear’s technology filters out advertisers before they invade your browsing or app experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  7. Privaxy icon
     3 likes

    Privaxy is the next generation tracker and advertisement blocker. It blocks ads and trackers by MITMing HTTP(s) traffic.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Good alternative?
     
  8. upribox icon
     3 likes

    The upribox Software turns your RaspberryPi into a privacy-enhancing Wireless router with adblocking, Tor, and a VPN server.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Good alternative?
     
  9. Trustnav icon
     3 likes

    A safer browsing experience, free of malware, distracting ads & invasive tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Good alternative?
     
  10. The original AdBlock for 64-bit devices with iOS 10, iOS 11 and iOS 12 . Blocking ads on iPhones and iPads since 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Good alternative?
     
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