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Looking for a Networking / Infrastructure Alternative?
Meet blocky

Fast and lightweight DNS proxy as ad-blocker for local network with many features (alternative to Pi-hole).

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25 users
1 user500 users
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Networking / Infrastructure vs blocky: Feature Comparison

Feature
Networking / Infrastructure
Paid SaaS
blocky
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the blocky repository

License

Apache License 2.0

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

258

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

Go
99%
Makefile
0%
Shell
0%

Top Contributors

#1

dependabot[bot]

564 commits

#2

0xERR0R

523 commits

#3

kwitsch

274 commits

Why Switch from Networking / Infrastructure to blocky?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize blocky to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars5.9k
2w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryPihole
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