blocky

The premium Open Source alternative to AdGuard Home

🎯 Best for:Technical users needing a lightweight, high-performance DNS filter with monitoring.
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What is blocky?

Replaces traditional DNS servers with a Go-based proxy that filters ads and tracking domains at the network level. It supports DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and advanced query logging with Prometheus integration.

Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network

Why blocky?

  • Extremely low memory usage
  • Native Prometheus metrics
  • Multi-platform binary

Limitations

  • No built-in web GUI
  • YAML configuration only
  • Steeper learning curve
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
63
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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