BowerBird vs AdGuard
A much bigger product, with the footprint to match.
What AdGuard does better
Breadth. Desktop apps, DNS filtering, custom filter subscriptions, userscript support and a large filter team. If you want one tool covering every device, AdGuard covers ground we never will.
Where BowerBird is different
Install footprint. AdGuard's extension asks to read and change your data on all websites at install; BowerBird asks for nothing until you point at something.
Side by side
| AdGuard | BowerBird | |
|---|---|---|
| Site access at install | All sites | None |
| Filter list breadth | Much larger | 10 lists, 5 on by default |
| Requires Developer Mode for advanced features | Yes, for userscripts | Never |
| Finds the clutter for you | No | Yes (Pro) |
| Pricing model | Free tier plus subscription | One-time $12, no subscription |
Which one to install
AdGuard does more. It also asks for more, up front, and its advanced features push you toward enabling Chrome Developer Mode. Choose on how much access you want to grant before you have seen the product work.
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The part that is not a feature comparison
BowerBird asks for no site access at install. Ad and tracker blocking runs on rules the browser applies itself, so it needs none. Access to a single site is requested from your click, the first time you hide something there, and can be taken back in settings.
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Get it free for Edge Get it free for FirefoxFree includes unlimited manual rules. Pro is $12 one-time, no subscription.