AdGuard Home vs Homarr
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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AdGuard Home
Open-source network-wide DNS blocking with encrypted DNS support
4.7
Editorial RatingH
Homarr
Open-source homelab dashboard with service integration
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.7
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfree
Feature
AdGuard Home
Homarr
DNS-based ad blocking
Encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT)
Parental controls
Safe browsing
Custom filtering rules
Client-specific settings
Service dashboard
Docker integration
Health monitoring
Custom widgets
Drag-and-drop layout
Search integration
AdGuard Home Pros
- Native DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS without extra configuration
- Per-client filtering rules for different devices on your network
- Modern, cleaner interface compared to Pi-hole
- Built-in parental controls and safe browsing protection
- Single binary installation — no complex dependencies
- Free and open-source with active development
AdGuard Home Cons
- Smaller community than Pi-hole — fewer third-party guides and tutorials
- Same local network limitation as Pi-hole — requires VPN for remote use
- Advanced filtering requires learning regex syntax
- Less mature ecosystem of community blocklists versus Pi-hole gravity lists
- Switching from Pi-hole requires reconfiguring router DNS settings
- Some features require understanding DNS protocol concepts
Homarr Pros
- Beautiful dashboard for self-hosted services
- Docker container auto-discovery
- Active development
- Easy drag-and-drop customization
- Growing integration list
Homarr Cons
- Newer project still maturing
- Some integrations limited
- Mobile experience could be better
- Resource usage higher than simpler dashboards like Homer