AdGuard vs Vimari

AdGuard8.8Visit VVimari6.9Visit

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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V Vimari #7 in Safari Extensions 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GitHub

• AdGuard fits best

  People wanting broad ad and tracker protection

• Vimari fits best

  Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing

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Side by side

Feature	AdGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗	VVimari 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.9
Ranking	#1 in Safari Extensions	#7 in Safari Extensions
Best for	People wanting broad ad and tracker protection	Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features AdGuard 0/4 · Vimari 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	Mac
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	Navigate pages, links, tabs, and history with keyboard commands Link hinting lets you open links from the keyboard Open-source and available at no cost
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	Supports macOS only Focused on navigation rather than broader extension tasks Documentation and community are the listed support channels
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 →	Vimari is an open-source Safari extension that adds Vim-style keyboard controls to web browsing. It is aimed at Mac users who prefer navigating pages, links, tabs, and browser history with a keyboard rather than a mouse or trackpad. Its… 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

• Vimari — where it wins

  • Navigate pages, links, tabs, and history with keyboard commands
  • Link hinting lets you open links from the keyboard
  • Open-source and available at no cost

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports macOS only
  • Focused on navigation rather than broader extension tasks
  • Documentation and community are the listed support channels

• 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 →
• VVimari6.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Safari extension for keyboard-first browsing on Mac.

  Visit GitHubFull verdict →