Pi-hole vs AdGuard Home
Network-level ad and tracker blockers via DNS. Pi-hole is the best-known and most extensible; AdGuard Home ships with DNS-over-HTTPS and a more modern interface by default.
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 59,403 | EUPL-1.2 | Shell, PHP, Docker |
| | 35,047 | GPL-3.0 | Docker |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
Pi-hole is an ad and tracker blocker that works as a DNS server for your whole network, protecting every device at home. It runs comfortably on a Raspberry Pi and gives you statistics on your network's DNS traffic.
AdGuard Home blocks ads and trackers for the whole network via DNS, with DNS-over-HTTPS built in. It's an alternative to Pi-hole with a modern interface out of the box.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among Pi-hole, AdGuard Home?
It depends on your case. Pi-hole is the most popular (59,403 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are Pi-hole, AdGuard Home free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.