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Adblock Fast vs AdNauseam

Both stand on ad blocking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Adblock Fast

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

Adblock Fast provides browser-specific ad blocking with a remembered site exception in Chrome and two mobile rule modes. Check its supported browsers before choosing it, since it does not block ads in other apps.

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AdNauseam

Free plan AndroidExtensionLinux+3

AdNauseam pairs ad blocking with simulated clicks and an AdVault for viewing captured ads. Its Chrome workarounds are temporary, and its Firefox permissions include broad website access.

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The facts

	Adblock Fast	AdNauseam
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows	Android, Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Adblock Fast	AdNauseam
Website	adblockfast.com	adnauseam.io
On ad blocking software	#5 of 29	#9 of 29

Adblock Fast: what it does well

Free to use and open source.
Site-specific unblocking in Chrome is remembered.
Mobile users can choose Fast or experimental Faster rules.
The maker says Faster mode uses no cookies or personal information.

What to know first

Android blocking is limited to Samsung Internet.
iOS blocking is limited to Safari.
It does not block ads in other apps.
Opera support is discontinued.

AdNauseam: what it does well

Free browser extension.
Blocks ads and simulates clicks on blocked ads.
AdVault lets users explore captured ads.
Available on Firefox for Android.
Works with Chromium-based browsers and Firefox derivatives.

What to know first

Google Chrome requires temporary workarounds.
Private-window activity is off unless manually enabled.
Firefox permissions include access to all websites.

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