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personalDNSfilter vs AdAway: catalog facts
personalDNSfilter	AdAway
Free Free to download.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Android
Works on Android with or without the VPN slot Supports DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS	Blocks in every app, not just the browser Works with or without root
Desktop use needs Java Filters by domain only, not page content	The rootless mode occupies the VPN slot Not on Google Play; installed from F-Droid or the project site
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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