Acrylic DNS Proxy
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VisitAcrylic DNS Proxy vs Pi-hole
What both publish
| Fact | Acrylic DNS Proxy | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Acrylic is a local DNS proxy for Windows that caches DNS responses and supports a custom HOSTS file for blocking unwanted ads. | Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that protects devices from unwanted content without installing client-side software. |
| Support | The maker asks users to check the FAQ first and provides an email address for questions, suggestions, and problem reports. | The project is maintained by volunteer developers and accepts donations, issue reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests. |
Acrylic DNS Proxy plans
- Acrylic DNS ProxyFree
Pi-hole plans
- Pi-holeFree
Pick Acrylic DNS Proxy if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Pi-hole if…
Pi-hole suits people who want DNS-based content blocking for an entire network and can run software on supported Linux hardware or in Docker. It also fits users who want configurable filtering, query reporting, or API access.