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Head-to-head · Safari Extensions

AdGuard vs Vinegar

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AdGuard #1 in Safari Extensions 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AdGuard
Vinegar #6 in Safari Extensions 7.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Vinegar

AdGuard leads on 1 check, Vinegar on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdGuard · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly AdGuard
  • Free trialonly AdGuard
  • Most featuresVinegar · 2 of 4

AdGuard scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 8.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

AdGuard offers free plan; Vinegar doesn't.

AdGuard is the better fit for people wanting broad ad and tracker protection. Vinegar is the better fit for safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices.

  • AdGuard fits best

    People wanting broad ad and tracker protection

  • Vinegar fits best

    Safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature AdGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Vinegar 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.2
Ranking #1 in Safari Extensions #6 in Safari Extensions
Best for People wanting broad ad and tracker protection Safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $1.99 one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension iOS, macOS
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features AdGuard 0/4 · Vinegar 2/4
Content blocking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sync available Not checked yet Not checked yet
App Store listing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Open source — Not checked yet
Specs
Supported devices Not checked yet Multiple
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
  • Removes in-video ads by replacing YouTube’s player
  • Supports picture-in-picture and playback while switching tabs
  • One-time purchase works across iPhone, iPad and Mac
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
  • Focused on YouTube playback rather than broader Safari tools
  • Paid app with no free plan
  • Available for iOS and macOS 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…

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Vinegar replaces YouTube’s player in Safari with a minimal HTML video player. It is aimed at people who watch YouTube on iPhone, iPad or Mac and want playback features that are less tied to the standard YouTube player. The developer says…

Read the review →
  1. AdGuardSafari Extensions 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. VinegarSafari Extensions 7.2Paid

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

  • Vinegar — where it wins

    • Removes in-video ads by replacing YouTube’s player
    • Supports picture-in-picture and playback while switching tabs
    • One-time purchase works across iPhone, iPad and Mac

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on YouTube playback rather than broader Safari tools
    • Paid app with no free plan
    • Available for iOS and macOS 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 →
  • Vinegar7.2/10 · Paid

    A focused Safari extension for ad-free YouTube playback, picture-in-picture and background listening.

    Visit VinegarFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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