Privoxy

Non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering for privacy

About Privoxy

Privoxy is a free, non-caching web proxy distributed under the GNU GPL that filters web traffic to enhance privacy. It can modify page data and HTTP headers, control access, and remove advertisements and other unwanted content before pages reach the browser. Its flexible configuration can be tailored to individual tastes, and it works both for stand-alone computers and for multi-user networks, with packages available for major operating systems.

Privoxy website preview

Live preview of privoxy.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Privoxy: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers proxy, privacy, ad blocking, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Privoxy pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	privoxy.org

Privoxy key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: proxy, privacy, ad blocking, open source
Official site: privoxy.org

Privoxy FAQ

How much does Privoxy cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (privoxy.org).

What is Privoxy used for?

Non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering for privacy Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: proxy, privacy, ad blocking, open source.

Where can I try Privoxy?

On its official site, privoxy.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Privoxy vs alternatives

	Privoxy	AdGuard Home	Blocky	Maza ad blocking
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	proxy, privacy, ad blocking, open source	ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source	dns, ad blocking, proxy, privacy	ad blocking, privacy, dns, open source
Official site	privoxy.org	adguard.com	0xerr0r.github.io	maza-ad-blocking.andros.dev
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

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About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Privoxy, it includes pyLoad, SHKeeper, Homarr, Recipya.

FreeUtilities & Securityproxyprivacyad-blockingopen-source

Alternatives to Privoxy

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Privoxy — worth comparing before you commit:

Utilities & Security

AdGuard Home

Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers

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Blocky

DNS proxy with ad and tracker blocking

Freednsad-blockingproxyprivacy

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Maza ad blocking

Local ad blocker, like Pi-hole but on your own machine

Freead-blockingprivacydnsopen-source

Utilities & Security

Pi-hole

Network-wide ad blocking for every device on your network

Freead-blockingdnsself-hostedopen-source

Utilities & Security

Technitium DNS Server

Self host a DNS server for privacy and security

Freednsad-blockingself-hostedopen-source

Utilities & Security

AirVPN

VPN service operated by activists with open-source clients and port forwarding

Paidvpnprivacyopen-source

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: pyLoad — Lightweight download manager for NAS, routers, and headless home servers; SHKeeper — Self-hosted, open-source cryptocurrency payment processor for business and e-commerce; Homarr — A simple, powerful dashboard for your server.