What does Pi-hole replace?

Pi-hole is a free alternative to NextDNS ($19.90/yr).

Is Pi-hole open source?

Its license (License unknown) couldn't be verified automatically from the repository.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Pi-hole is a server app you run on your own server.

A free alternative to NextDNS. Switching saves $19.90/yr at list price.

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Filters only your home network unless you connect back over a VPN; NextDNS works anywhere out of the box.

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on pi-hole.net.

What does Pi-hole replace?: Pi-hole is a free alternative to NextDNS ($19.90/yr).
Is Pi-hole open source?: Its license (License unknown) couldn't be verified automatically from the repository.
Does Pi-hole run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Pi-hole?: Yes. Pi-hole is a server app you run on your own server.