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# [Blocky vs Pi-hole: Lightweight DNS Blocking](https://selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev/blocky-vs-pi-hole-lightweight-dns-blocking?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Quick Verdict Pi-hole is the better choice for most users — it has a polished web UI, massive community, extensive blocklist ecosystem, and handles everything a home network needs. Blocky wins on resource efficiency and configuration-as-code — it's a...

Feb 24 · 5 min read · selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev  
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