uBlock Origin Alternatives

Pi-hole

Free

Network-wide ad blocker for Raspberry Pi.

4.7 (498)

Pi-hole is a network-level ad and tracker blocker that protects all devices on your home network without installing software.

Best for: Best for users wanting to block ads and trackers across the web

Brave Browser

Free

Privacy-first web browser

4.5 (25000)

Brave Browser is a privacy-focused browser with built-in ad blocking and tracking protection. Fast and secure by default.

Best for: Best privacy browser

Surfshark

From $2.49/mo

VPN with unlimited devices

4.5 (18000)

Surfshark is an affordable VPN with unlimited device connections, strong encryption, and a no-logs policy. Great for families and budget-conscious users.

Best for: Best budget VPN for families

NextDNS

From $0/mo

DNS-based privacy and security

4.5 (12000)

NextDNS is a DNS-based ad blocker and privacy tool. Blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the DNS level.

Best for: Best DNS-based ad blocking

NetGuard

From $0/mo

No-root firewall for Android.

4.5 (344)

NetGuard is a free, open-source Android firewall that blocks unwanted internet access for specific apps without requiring root access.

Best for: Best for users wanting network-level firewall protection

AdGuard

From $0/mo

Ad blocker with DNS-level protection.

4.5 (180)

AdGuard is a comprehensive ad blocker that blocks ads, trackers, and malware across all devices with DNS-level protection.

Best for: Best for users wanting to block ads and trackers across the web

Lockdown Privacy

Free

Open-source iOS firewall and privacy tool.

4.2 (459)

Lockdown Privacy is an open-source iOS firewall and VPN that blocks trackers, ads, and connections to malicious servers.

Best for: Best for users wanting network-level firewall protection

Privacy Badger

Free

EFF's tracker blocker that learns which trackers to block.

4.2 (409)

Privacy Badger is a free browser extension from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that learns and blocks invisible trackers.

Best for: Best for users seeking privacy and security tools

Windscribe

From $0/mo

VPN with 10GB free data and built-in ad blocker.

4.1 (541)

Windscribe is a VPN and ad blocker offering a generous free 10GB/month plan, strong encryption, and R.O.B.E.R.T. blocking.

Best for: Best for budget-conscious users needing affordable VPN protection

AdBlocker Ultimate is a lightweight browser extension that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious websites for cleaner browsing.

Best for: Best for users needing comprehensive antivirus and malware protection