Compare AdGuard AdBlocker and SetupVPN: Which Extension is the Best?

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AdGuard Adblocker is a browser extension with over 14 million users, designed to block ads, enhance privacy, and protect against online threats. Read our detailed review to see how it performs.
Ad Blocker
SetupVPN offers a free VPN service with limited features. While it provides basic privacy protection, it has significant limitations and frequently ads.
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Key Features
  • Block Ads: Blocks video ads, pop-ups, banners, and text ads on all websites.
  • Privacy Protection: Blocks third-party trackers and protects your privacy.
  • Customizable: Offers allowlists and custom user rules.
  • Malware Protection: Blocks malicious websites and spyware.
  • Crypto-jacking Protection: Blocks known crypto-jackers for added security.
  • Free Version: Access to five different countries.
  • Ease of Use: Simple interface suitable for beginners.
  • Basic Privacy: Provides basic privacy protection.
Our Rating
9.0
6.3
Total users
26,844,851
1,738,957
Total ratings
78,338
53,375
Average rating
4.3 ⭐
4.4 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.7
4.19
65.1K+ ratings
14.0M+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.7
1.47
47.3K+ ratings
1.0M+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.8
4.23
6.6K+ ratings
11.4M+Users
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.0
4.19
981 ratings
664.8K+Users
Firefox
Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
4.7
4.44
6.6K+ ratings
1.5M+Users
Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
4.4
3.15
5.1K+ ratings
74.1K+Users
Safari
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Features
9.3

Ad Blocker:

In our tests, ad banners and ad videos were blocked on all websites, including YouTube and Twitch. Blocked ads also include social media widgets and pop-ups, among other things.

Ad Blocking

Privacy and Malware Protection:

The extension blocks tracking by blocking third-party trackers on all websites and protects your personal data. It also detects and blocks malicious websites and spyware.

personal data

Customizable

AdGuard Adblocker offers the option of activating or deactivating all functions yourself.
It also offers an allow list and user-defined rules. This means that you can make adjustments to the rules or allow advertising on certain websites that you want to support.

7.0

SetupVPN offers basic VPN functions with limited free access. With free access, you have the choice of 5 countries to log in to for 30 minutes at a time. When using the premium version, these limitations do not apply, but here too there is a lack of advanced security features like those offered by competitors.

Performance
9.0

A recent user complained in a review that it had YouTube problems that affected the performance and speed of the website. In our test, we did not notice any performance problems. The extension generally works quickly and reliably. There are also regular updates, so the problem may already have been solved.

4.5

SetupVPN offers basic performance for occasional use. The free version has limited server locations, but the premium version offers better speed and reliability.
Our tests included establishing a VPN connection to London and then using online services to try to localize the location. It turned out that in some cases the actual location was still localized and not London. From our point of view, a continuous secure connection is therefore not guaranteed.

Design
9.2

The design is very clear and well-organized. The display of the settings is significant for adblockers. Here, great importance has been attached to user-friendliness and highlighting the customizable settings.

7.0

The design of SetupVPN is simple and intuitive. However, the layout in the free version is very dubious and annoying due to the excessive number of advertisements.

Value for Money
9.2

The free browser extension offers numerous functions that worked perfectly in the test. Compared to competitors, you get many functions here that others offer for a fee.
If further functions are required that can also be used outside the web browser, AdGuard Adblocker also offers an app that is subject to a charge. We consider the current lifetime prices to be fair for the services offered.

6.0

In this category, the extension performs completely differently if you are looking for a free or premium extension.
The costs for the premium version are reasonable compared to the competition. However, it should be noted that many other providers have even more functions that can be used at the same time. Here you only get the VPN service.
With the free version, you have the option of selecting 5 different countries. Due to the presence of a lot of advertising and performance problems with the VPN, there are much better alternatives for free users.

Ease of Use
9.5

Installation is quick and easy. What impressed us in comparison to other competitors was that AdGuard Adblocker clearly shows which functions it offers and explains them in the introduction, and you can activate them directly if you wish. The extension therefore attaches great importance to ensuring that every user recognizes and uses the options. With competitors, some functions were somewhat hidden in the settings.

Configure
8.0

Setting up the extension is straightforward. A connection can be established immediately after installation and you can even test whether the connection works. Nobody should have any problems here.

Security & Privacy
8.0

Strong privacy protection by preventing tracking. Also features malware detection and blocking, although public complaints could raise concerns.
Overall, AdGuard provides transparency in its privacy policy and limits data collection. Some practices, such as filing public complaints and reviewing website visits, should be critically questioned.

5.0

SetupVPN offers only basic privacy protection, with limited security features. However, the many advertisements in the free version raise concerns about data collection. Many who use a VPN want to use it precisely so that their data is not stored. From our point of view, a VPN service with such many advertisements is very dubious.

Conclusion

AdGuard Adblocker is, in our opinion, a very good ad-blocking tool compared to its competitors, offering a range of features in the free extension that you often have to pay for. In our test, all ads were blocked. Other ad blockers currently fail because of YouTube's advertising videos, but AdGuard currently seems to have this fully under control. Overall, it is the choice for a free browser extension with many features.

Finally, we would like to point out that our test is about the browser extension. If you work in different browsers and don't want to install a new extension in each one, or if you work a lot in apps that carry out advertising and tracking, AdGuard Adblocker offers an app for comprehensive security outside the browser.

The AdGuard app allows you to block advertising in other apps outside of your web browser, for example, and keep your data secure. Here is an overview of the additional functions:

Comparison

Currently, you have the opportunity to purchase the app as a lifetime plan. Here you can decide whether the app should be installed on 3 or 9 devices.

Pricing

SetupVPN is a good choice for users who are only rarely looking for a simple, free VPN service. While it offers privacy features, it has strong drawbacks, such as dubious frequent advertising and limited free access. For those who need more robust privacy and security features, the premium version might be worth considering, but there should be better alternatives. Overall, we agree with the current reviews from other users that there are much better alternatives.

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Our Recommendation

In our comparison between AdGuard AdBlocker and SetupVPN, AdGuard AdBlocker came out on top, scoring 9.

AdGuard AdBlocker is the most widely used, with over 27 million users and 78k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for AdGuard AdBlocker reflect our findings, while we rate SetupVPN lower than users do.

Notably, SetupVPN has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.37, which is even higher than our rating of 6.3.

There are big differences between these extensions, so it's important to look at the details below to find the best fit for your needs.

  • Looking for the richest feature set? AdGuard AdBlocker stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.
  • Need top performance? AdGuard AdBlocker stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 4.5.
  • Design lovers, take note: AdGuard AdBlocker stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.
  • Want to get the most for your money? AdGuard AdBlocker stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • If you hate complicated tools, AdGuard AdBlocker stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, AdGuard AdBlocker stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 5.

If you want a quick recommendation, AdGuard AdBlocker is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.