Pi-hole vs Shelblock

Struggling to choose between Pi-hole and Shelblock? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Pi-hole is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ad-blocking, privacy, dns, network-level-blocking.

It boasts features such as Network-wide ad blocking, Blocks ads for all devices on your network, Lightweight and designed to run on a Raspberry Pi, Uses DNS filtering to block unwanted domains, Can block ads in non-browser applications, Provides a local DNS server for your network, Web interface for managing blocklists and whitelists, Can view stats on ads and queries blocked, Open source software and pros including Blocks ads without needing client software, Easy to set up and configure, Low resource usage, Can improve page load speeds, Blocks ads on all devices and applications, Constantly updated blocklists, Active open source community.

On the other hand, Shelblock is a Security & Privacy product tagged with password, privacy, protection, tracker-blocking, malware-blocking.

Its standout features include Blocks trackers and ads, Encrypts browsing data, Clears browsing history, Masks IP address, Provides VPN, Blocks malware and phishing sites, and it shines with pros like Improves privacy and security, Easy to use, Works across devices, Blocks ads and trackers, Provides encrypted browsing.

Feature	Pi-hole	Shelblock
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Pi-hole

Description: 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.

Shelblock

Description: Shelblock is a downloadable software for website password and privacy protection. It acts as a shield to block web trackers and malware. Shelblock is free to use.

Key Features Comparison

Pi-hole Features

• Network-wide ad blocking
• Blocks ads for all devices on your network
• Lightweight and designed to run on a Raspberry Pi
• Uses DNS filtering to block unwanted domains
• Can block ads in non-browser applications
• Provides a local DNS server for your network
• Web interface for managing blocklists and whitelists
• Can view stats on ads and queries blocked
• Open source software

Shelblock Features

• Blocks trackers and ads
• Encrypts browsing data
• Clears browsing history
• Masks IP address
• Provides VPN
• Blocks malware and phishing sites

Pros & Cons Analysis

Pi-hole

Pros

• Blocks ads without needing client software
• Easy to set up and configure
• Low resource usage
• Can improve page load speeds
• Blocks ads on all devices and applications
• Constantly updated blocklists
• Active open source community

Cons

• Requires a dedicated device to run on
• Can break some web sites
• Requires technical knowledge to configure
• Does not work when away from home network
• Does not block all ads and trackers

Shelblock

Pros

• Improves privacy and security
• Easy to use
• Works across devices
• Blocks ads and trackers
• Provides encrypted browsing

Cons

• May slow down browsing
• Limited VPN data allowance in free version
• Requires some technical knowledge to setup

Pricing Comparison

Pi-hole

• Open Source

Shelblock

• Freemium