Blocky
6.1#8 in dns server softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitBlocky vs Pi-hole
What both publish
| Fact | Blocky | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Security | It supports DNSSEC validation and says it collects no user data, telemetry, or statistics. | Pi-hole creates a self-signed certificate during installation to encrypt its web interface and API, though browsers do not trust that certificate by default. |
| Support | The maintainer welcomes issues, feature suggestions, and pull requests, and invites users to contribute financially to ongoing development. | The project is maintained by volunteer developers and accepts donations, issue reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests. |
Blocky plans
- BlockyFree
Pi-hole plans
- Pi-holeFree
Pick Blocky if…
Blocky suits people managing DNS policies for home networks, homelabs, or businesses. Client groups can help tailor filtering for devices such as children's devices or smart home equipment.
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.