# uBlock Origin Lite vs AdGuard: privacy compared

| Criterion | uBlock Origin Lite | AdGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade | B (88/100) | C (62/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Unknown | Cyprus |
| Open source | Yes | Partial |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Partial |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Yes |
| Independent audit | No | No |
| Effective by default | Yes | Yes |
| No browsing data collected | Yes | Partial |
| Custom filters | Yes | Yes |

**uBlock Origin Lite.** uBlock Origin Lite scores 88 out of 100 (grade B) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 6 of 7 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, effective by default, no browsing data collected and custom filters. It does not meet independent audit.

**AdGuard.** AdGuard scores 62 out of 100 (grade C) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 3 of 7 criteria: no ads or data sales, effective by default and custom filters. It partly meets open source, no trackers or telemetry and no browsing data collected. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Cyprus: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

Source: https://privacyratings.com/compare/ad-blockers/ublock-origin-lite-vs-adguard/