Pi-hole AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Firewalls

The best Firewall alternative to Pi-hole is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pi-hole and nine of them are Firewalls so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Firewall alternatives to Pi-hole are AdGuard, simplewall, RethinkDNS and OpenSnitch.

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  1. Portmaster icon

    Portmaster

     173 likes

    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to Pi-hole
    Kodi Jack
    Negative
    0

    Portmaster is a (great) local firewall, pi-hole is a dns-blackhole. Not an alternative in the slightest though.

    IsidroRollandHills
    Positive
    2

    It has most the same features regarding a single host, but as it’s a software, you can take it with you wherever you go!

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    Portmaster icon

    • Most users think Portmaster is a great Pi-hole alternative.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Pi-hole.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pi-hole.

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
  2. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     274 likes

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to Pi-hole
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    It is an "DNS-level content blocker" too! The software is called "Adguard HOME" and it is very similar to PiHole! It is a little more user friendly in my opinion.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    jmthornton
    2

    Pi-hole is a DNS-level content blocker, AdGuard is an app.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Very similar premise with a different admin experience. Can't hurt trying out both in a VM or on Play with Docker to see what you prefer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
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    • Some users think AdGuard is a great Pi-hole alternative, some don't.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Pi-hole.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourcePi-hole is Free and Open Source
  4. simplewall icon

    simplewall

     202 likes

    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    37 simplewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
     
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    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to Pi-hole
    Kodi Jack
    Negative
    0

    Lovely local firewall, but surely no alternative to a self-hosted DNS-blackhole :)

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    • Most users think simplewall is a great Pi-hole alternative.

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourcePi-hole is also Free and Open Source
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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  10. Secure Programmable Router icon

    Secure Programmable Router

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    A secure, open-source WiFi router that simplifies network management with easy-to-use policies, device isolation, adblock and advanced DNS controls - customizable with plugins for added flexibility.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • iPhone
    Home Dashboard
     
  12. AdProtect icon

    AdProtect

     1 like

    AdProtect is free adblock tool that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    ROOT not required!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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