AdGuard vs Ka-Block!

AdGuard8.8Visit KBKa-Block!7.6Visit

Higher score AdGuard #1 in Safari Extensions 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AdGuard

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KB Ka-Block! #4 in Safari Extensions 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Ka-Block!

• AdGuard fits best

  People wanting broad ad and tracker protection

• Ka-Block! fits best

  Privacy-minded users who prefer a free open-source blocker

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Side by side

Feature	AdGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗	KBKa-Block! 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#1 in Safari Extensions	#4 in Safari Extensions
Best for	People wanting broad ad and tracker protection	Privacy-minded users who prefer a free open-source blocker
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	macOS, iOS
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features AdGuard 0/4 · Ka-Block! 1/4
Content blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sync available	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App Store listing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	—	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads and trackers in browsers and applications Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element blocking Offers desktop and mobile coverage, including AdGuard Mini for Mac	Blocks advertising domains and tracking scripts Makes zero network connections Open-source implementation for iOS and macOS
Cons	Safari support is through AdGuard Mini for Mac, not the standard extension Paid licenses add device coverage, with Personal covering up to 3 devices Some users may prefer a browser-only blocker to a wider filtering product	No custom filter lists Filter updates arrive with new extension versions Supports Safari only
Our verdict	AdGuard combines ad blocking and internet filtering for people who want protection beyond a single browser. Its desktop and mobile apps can block ads and tracking requests in browsers and applications, while its browser extensions focus on… Read the review →	Ka-Block! is a free, open-source Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is aimed at solo users and small teams that want a straightforward way to block advertising domains and tracking scripts in Safari. The Free plan… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AdGuard — where it wins

  • Blocks ads and trackers in browsers and applications
  • Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element blocking
  • Offers desktop and mobile coverage, including AdGuard Mini for Mac

  Where it doesn't

  • Safari support is through AdGuard Mini for Mac, not the standard extension
  • Paid licenses add device coverage, with Personal covering up to 3 devices
  • Some users may prefer a browser-only blocker to a wider filtering product

• Ka-Block! — where it wins

  • Blocks advertising domains and tracking scripts
  • Makes zero network connections
  • Open-source implementation for iOS and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • No custom filter lists
  • Filter updates arrive with new extension versions
  • Supports Safari only

• AdGuard8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad blocker with custom filters and device-wide coverage across desktop and mobile.

  Visit AdGuardFull verdict →
• KBKa-Block!7.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Safari blocker with no network connections and curated filters.

  Visit Ka-Block!Full verdict →