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Pi-hole vs ufdbGuard
Both stand on internet filtering software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pi-hole combines network-wide blocking with filtering controls, query reporting, and API access. It requires suitable hosting and network configuration, and its installation-created certificate is not trusted by browsers by default.
Visit Pi-hole Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
ufdbGuard combines category-based URL filtering with controls for tunnels and firewall bypasses. It offers a free option and trial, while larger deployments can use priced URL database subscriptions.
Visit ufdbGuardThe facts
| Pi-hole | ufdbGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pi-hole.net | urlfilterdb.com |
| On internet filtering software | #17 of 65 | #21 of 65 |
Pi-hole: what it does well
- Blocks content across a network without client software
- Supports client groups and custom domain rules
- Provides four privacy modes and searchable query history
- Offers a REST API with app passwords
What to know first
- Requires a static IP address or DHCP reservation
- Minimum requirements include 512 MB RAM and 2 GB free space
- Web interface certificate is not trusted by browsers by default
ufdbGuard: what it does well
- Open-source filter designed for Squid
- Blocks sites by URL categories
- Supports custom blocklists and safe search
- Filtering schedules and advanced reports
- Free plan and 60-day trial
What to know first
- Requires Squid, Linux, or BIND environment
- Subscriptions are billed per user
- Paid prices exclude VAT and other taxes
- Over-2000-user price requires a quote
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