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Blocky vs adblock-lean: catalog facts
Blocky	adblock-lean
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Linux, Command line
One small binary with no database, ideal for containers and small boards Per-client and per-group blocking rules, with encrypted upstream resolvers	Runs directly on the router, no extra hardware Supports Hagezi blocklists and local lists
Configuration is YAML only; there is no built-in administration interface	Only works on OpenWrt Configured from the router shell rather than a web interface
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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