AdGuard Home vs Midas

Comparing two open source alternatives. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

AdGuard Home

GPL-3.0

Network-wide DNS-based ad and tracker blocker with parental controls, DNS rewrites, and detailed query logging.

Apache-2.0

Open platform for governing execution authority at decision surfaces across agents, AI systems, and enterprise workflows.

	AdGuard Home	Midas
License	GPL-3.0	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	37,027	15
Forks	2,523	1
Open Issues	1,260	39
Last Commit	Sep 22, 2026	Jun 10, 2026
First Released	Jul 6, 2016	Mar 6, 2026
Categories	Security & Privacy Tools	AI & Machine Learning Developer Tools Security & Privacy Tools Bussines Software
Tags	#security #privacy #home server	#agents #ai #API #governance #policy

AdGuard Home37,027

Midas

Network-wide DNS-based ad blocking that protects all devices on your network, including Smart TVs and IoT devices.