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AdBlock vs Disconnect
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.
Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1
AdBlock offers a free option and browser-based ad-blocking tools across desktop and mobile platforms. Check the Premium trial terms and listed paid pricing if you need its extra features.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Disconnect offers tracker blocking in browser and mobile contexts, with optional encrypted browsing in Premium. Its ad blocking targets privacy-invasive ads rather than every ad, and the encrypted mode may slow connections.
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| AdBlock | Disconnect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $4 a month | Disconnect Premium: $50 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | AdBlock | Disconnect |
| Website | getadblock.com | disconnect.me |
| On ad blocking software | #3 of 29 | #11 of 29 |
AdBlock: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Works with major browsers.
- Supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
- Includes custom filter lists and an element picker.
- Premium includes a 7-day free trial.
What to know first
- Premium subscription starts on day 8 unless cancelled.
- Paid access is listed from $40/yr.
Disconnect: what it does well
- Browser extension shows and blocks website trackers
- Mobile tracker protection works across apps and browsers
- Premium encrypts activity and masks the IP address
- Free plan is available
What to know first
- Website subscriptions cover three devices
- Encrypted mode may slow connections
- Ad blocking does not cover every advertisement
- App Store subscription is limited to the purchasing user’s iPhone or iPad
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