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HostsFileEditor vs SwitchHosts

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

HostsFileEditor

HostsFileEditor

Security & Privacy

HostsFileEditor is a free, open-source editor for the hosts file on Windows. It allows you to easily edit the file to block ads, malware, and unwanted sites.

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SwitchHosts

SwitchHosts

Network & Admin

SwitchHosts is a free, open-source application for Windows, Mac and Linux that allows you to easily manage your hosts file. It enables quickly switching between different host configurations with a single click, helping test websites, access sites blocked in your country, and manage development/staging environments.

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