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Pi-hole vs Portmaster

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

Pi-hole

Pi-hole

Network & Admin

Pi-hole is an open source DNS sinkhole and ad blocker that works at the network level. It allows users to block ads and trackers on all devices on their home network by redirecting traffic from ad-serving domains to a black hole.

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Portmaster

Portmaster

Security & Privacy

Portmaster is a free, open source application firewall and HTTPS proxy for Windows that protects against malicious content getting to your computer. It blocks malware, ads, and trackers from making connections.

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