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HostsBlock Indicator vs Priv3

A side-by-side look at HostsBlock Indicator and Priv3. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HostsBlock Indicator

HostsBlock Indicator

Security & Privacy

HostsBlock Indicator is a free, open-source ad blocking program for Windows. It blocks ads and tracking by redirecting requests to host files that contain domains known to serve ads/tracking.

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Priv3

Priv3

Social & Communications

Priv3 is an open-source encrypted messaging app focused on privacy and security. It uses end-to-end encryption to protect messages, has anonymous sign-up without phone numbers, supports ephemeral and self-destructing messages, and does not collect unnecessary metadata.

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