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AdGuard Home is free and open-source software to install on your own server or router.
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- AdGuard Home is free and open-source software to install on your own server or router.
AdGuard Home
● Identity checkedNetwork Security · Vendor site 2026-10-04
AdGuard Home is free, open-source network-wide DNS filtering software you run on your own hardware to block ads, trackers, and malicious domains for every device on a LAN. AdGuard positions it as a self-hosted alternative to router-level ad blockers with a web dashboard for rules and query logs.
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- Network Security
- Free access
- AdGuard Home is free and open-source software to install on your own server or router.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is AdGuard Home right for you?
A good fit for
Homelab owners and small networks that want centralized DNS filtering without subscribing to AdGuard's consumer VPN apps.
Before you choose
This product page covers the self-hosted DNS server; AdGuard's separate consumer VPN subscriptions are not AdGuard Home pricing.
Network DNS ad blocking
AdGuard Home runs on your network to filter DNS queries for every client, giving a dashboard to manage blocklists without per-device browser extensions.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNS filtering | Overview page presents AdGuard Home as network-wide DNS-based ad and tracker blocking. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Self-hosted | Product positioning emphasizes running the filter on your own hardware for the whole network. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Open source | AdGuard markets AdGuard Home as free open-source software distinct from paid AdGuard apps. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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AdGuard Home pricing & plans
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What is AdGuard Home used for?
AdGuard Home is free, open-source network-wide DNS filtering software you run on your own hardware to block ads, trackers, and malicious domains for every device on a LAN. AdGuard positions it as a self-hosted alternative to router-level ad blockers with a web dashboard for rules and query logs.
Does AdGuard Home have a free plan?
AdGuard Home is free and open-source software to install on your own server or router.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does AdGuard Home cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use AdGuard Home through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
This product page covers the self-hosted DNS server; AdGuard's separate consumer VPN subscriptions are not AdGuard Home pricing.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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