What does AdGuard Home replace?

AdGuard Home is a free alternative to NextDNS ($19.90/yr).

Is AdGuard Home open source?

Yes. AdGuard Home is licensed under GPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. AdGuard Home is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to NextDNS. Switching saves $19.90/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Replaces it Active Open source · GPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

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Covers devices away from home only if you run it on a public server or connect back over a VPN.

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on adguard.com.

What does AdGuard Home replace?: AdGuard Home is a free alternative to NextDNS ($19.90/yr).
Is AdGuard Home open source?: Yes. AdGuard Home is licensed under GPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does AdGuard Home run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host AdGuard Home?: Yes. AdGuard Home is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.