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blocky

Fast and lightweight DNS proxy as ad-blocker for local network with many features (alternative to Pi-hole).

★ 7.4 / 10 · Catalog score Free and open-source Open source
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Free and open-source

The source project is distributed under: Apache-2.0. Hosting and third-party infrastructure may create separate costs.

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Available on
WebLinux
Best for
  • Users looking for security and network tools software
  • Teams preferring self-hosted software
System requirements
  • A supported server or container environment
  • A modern web browser for web-based access
  • See official documentation for version-specific requirements
Pros
  • Source code is publicly available
  • Can be self-hosted
  • Focused on security and network tools workflows
Cons
  • Setup and maintenance requirements depend on the selected deployment method
Features and uses
Security and Network ToolsDNS
Catalog score

AtlasFind automated catalog score

A comparable score calculated automatically from verified information in the tool record.

7.4/10
Capability coverage6.2 / 10
Accessibility4.3 / 10
Value and flexibility8.6 / 10
Transparency and freshness10.0 / 10
Record completeness10.0 / 10

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Listing updates

  1. Data Review

    Added through the controlled AtlasFind 850-tool expansion review.

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