AdGuard vs Disconnect

AdGuard9.4Visit Disconnect8.4Visit

Higher score AdGuard #1 in Ad Blockers 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AdGuard

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Disconnect #8 in Ad Blockers 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Disconnect

• AdGuard fits best

  Broad desktop and mobile protection

• Disconnect fits best

  Users prioritizing tracker protection and VPN tools

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Side by side

Feature	AdGuard 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Disconnect 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Ad Blockers	#8 in Ad Blockers
Best for	Broad desktop and mobile protection	Users prioritizing tracker protection and VPN tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AdGuard 3/3 · Disconnect 0/3
Custom filter lists	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Element picker	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cookie popup blocking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Device coverage	Desktop-and-mobile	Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit	3 devices	3 devices
Browser support	Major-browsers	Major-browsers
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads, trackers, spyware, pop-ups, and malicious sites Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element hiding Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web, and Chrome	Blocks trackers across websites, apps, and devices Includes VPN encryption and IP-address masking Provides real-time tracker visualization and categorized lists
Cons	Personal licensing covers 3 devices Advanced traffic filtering is centered on desktop and Android apps Free mobile coverage is limited compared with licensed apps	Focuses on tracking rather than blocking every advertisement Premium costs $5 monthly or $50 annually Custom blocking rules are available in Privacy Pro
Our verdict	AdGuard is a freemium ad-blocking and privacy-protection product family for people who want filtering across browsers, apps, and devices. Its browser extensions target browser traffic, while desktop and Android applications can filter… Read the review →	Disconnect is privacy software for people who want tracker protection across browsers, apps, and devices. Its free Basic Extension supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with browser tracker protection and real-time tracker visualization. Paid… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AdGuard — where it wins

  • Blocks ads, trackers, spyware, pop-ups, and malicious sites
  • Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element hiding
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web, and Chrome

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal licensing covers 3 devices
  • Advanced traffic filtering is centered on desktop and Android apps
  • Free mobile coverage is limited compared with licensed apps

• Disconnect — where it wins

  • Blocks trackers across websites, apps, and devices
  • Includes VPN encryption and IP-address masking
  • Provides real-time tracker visualization and categorized lists

  Where it doesn't

  • Focuses on tracking rather than blocking every advertisement
  • Premium costs $5 monthly or $50 annually
  • Custom blocking rules are available in Privacy Pro

• AdGuard9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad ad and privacy blocker with browser, app, DNS, and parental controls.

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• Disconnect8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A privacy-focused blocker with VPN tools, but not a full ad blocker.

  Visit DisconnectFull verdict →