Advice Request Adguard-like software (freeware)?

[Morvotron]

Anyone knows about a software like AdGuard but free? I just ran out of my trial and i'm not that convinced as to buy a license..

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Anyone knows about a software like AdGuard but free? I just ran out of my trial and i'm not that convinced as to buy a license..

Why not convinced, whats the prob?

Adguard like you mean not browser extension?

 

[frogboy]

You could have a look at uBlock-origin.

 

[Smith83]

You could have a look at uBlock-origin.

Solid, also admuncher.

 

[Azure]

If you haven't already, I would highly recommend entering the Adguard giveaway that's currently happening on this site
Exclusive - ADGUARD 6 Giveaway
If you win, you can get a 1 year free license.

But you should enter fast since it ends on March 5, 2016.

 

[hjlbx]

Closest is Cyscon Security Shield add-on for Firefox.

There is nothing equivalent to Adguard desktop versions that is free - as far as I know.

Why don't you just sign-up for the Adguard beta program on the forum ?

 

[Noxx]

uBlock Origin and Adguard are the best in their category. I can't imagine any other alternatives.

 

[Overkill]

uBlock Origin is a very powerful extension and very light.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

AdGuard default setting for WFP filtering have been changed from enabled to disabled?

 

[Morvotron]

Why not convinced, whats the prob?

Adguard like you mean not browser extension?

I've just not found it that valuable as to pay for it.. It's pretty much like an adblocker where i could get anywhere for free..

 

[generalwu]

How about adFender?

 

[hjlbx]

I've just not found it that valuable as to pay for it.. It's pretty much like an adblocker where i could get anywhere for free..

If you pay in Russian Roubles, a lifetime license costs something like $5 US.

Besides, you can sign up for the beta.

Adguard offers much more than mere ad-blocking: Stealth Mode, hide header, etc.

Enables safer surfing of foreign domains with automatic enabling of language specific filters: *.pl, *.ru, etc.

It is one of two softs that I cannot be without.

The other is AppGuard.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

I've just not found it that valuable as to pay for it.. It's pretty much like an adblocker where i could get anywhere for free..

I have a license. I dont use AdGuard as it installs certs & filters HTTPS that I dont like & disabling HTTPS ads will not be blocked on HTTPS sites. So I use uBlock Origin.

If you want I can give you the license. Its expiry 31-12-2016.

 

[Overkill]

Ad Muncher: Free ad blocking for all browsers

 

[Overkill]

Giveaway - Adguard 6.0 Premium - Free for 6 Months (Comms.ru)

 

[Rishi]

Adfender is a nice option, tracking cookie filter, malvertising blacklists, built in filters, and the only one I know which stops ads inside utorrent (supports other P2P clients, yahoo IM, Miranda, etc). Solid alternative after ublock origin, adguard, adblock. Ad muncher if I am not wrong has not been updated in a while.

 

[enaph]

Ad muncher if I am not wrong has not been updated in a while.

AdMuncher looks like a dead project...

 

[Smith83]

AdMuncher looks like a dead project...

Not dead

 

[juhful]

I've just not found it that valuable as to pay for it.. It's pretty much like an adblocker where i could get anywhere for free..

Ublock Origin is a good extension, but Adguard is more than just an adblocker and it covers all your browsers.

 

[XavierGaming]

I have a very solid alternative combination for Adguard if configured correctly, it can be very powerful and can even overthrow Adguard in terms of protection.

For the first step, download HOSTSMAN (A hosts manager) and select the following filters:

hpHosts (Ad and tracking servers only)
Peter Lowes' AdServers List
Cameleon (This has minimal web protection too)

Secondly, you will need a good ads and malicious website browser-based filter.
A good one is uBlock Origin. Select "I am an advanced user and select all filters except for social blocking as it does break some pages, if you do want to filter them, use Disconnect.


Once this is all done, you're system will be blocking ads from your desktop to your browser just like Adguard.

NOTES AND LINKS:

1. You can download HOSTSMAN here:
HostsMan - abelhadigital.com

2. uBlock Origin and Disconnect should be available to your browser's web store.

3. Check for HOSTSMAN updates regularly for filter updates and program updates.

4. You can block malicious websites using HOSTSMAN too.

5. You can block offers and adware through HOSTSMAN if you've filtered ads.

Stay safe,@Morvotron.