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Disconnect vs uBlock Origin Lite
Both stand on ad blockers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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uBlock Origin Lite provides free content blocking with optional rulesets and filter controls. Its stated compatibility limits matter for users expecting the same behavior as uBlock Origin.
Visit uBlock Origin LiteThe facts
| Disconnect | uBlock Origin Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Extension, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Disconnect Premium: $50 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Disconnect | Not published |
| Website | disconnect.me | github.com |
| On ad blockers | #9 of 48 | #13 of 48 |
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
uBlock Origin Lite: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and other content.
- Includes an element picker and cookie-popup blocking.
- Users can choose reduced host permissions.
What to know first
- May be less effective against anti-content-blocker websites.
- May be less effective at preventing site breakage.
- Not an automatic replacement for uBlock Origin.
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