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AdGuard

Ad blocker and privacy protection for all devices

Ad-blocking and privacy apps for desktop, mobile and browsers, plus AdGuard DNS and VPN services.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Categories: Security & Privacy

AdGuard is an alternative to

Ghostery

AdGuard compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
AdGuard	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NextDNS	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Pi-hole	Free	–	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux
uBlock Origin	Free	Yes	–	Browser extension
Privacy Badger	Free	Yes	–	Browser extension
LuLu	Free	Yes	–	Mac
Tor Browser	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, Android

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Questions

Is AdGuard free?

AdGuard is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does AdGuard run on?

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

What are some alternatives to AdGuard?

Similar indie products include NextDNS, Pi-hole, uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger and 4 more.

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