blocky
The premium Open Source alternative to AdGuard Home
🎯 Best for:Technical users needing a lightweight, high-performance DNS filter with monitoring.
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
268
Forks
63
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AdGuard Home)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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