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            "tagline": "Ad blocker for browsers, desktop systems and mobile apps",
            "summary": "AdGuard is an ad blocker for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux and web browsers. It blocks ads, trackers and phishing sites, and its Mac and Android versions block ads across apps as well as the browser.",
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                "System-wide blocking on Mac and Android",
                "Free browser extension for major browsers",
                "Covers desktop, mobile and TV"
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                "Pro versions cost money on some platforms",
                "Many products under one brand can be confusing"
            ],
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            "overview": "AdGuard covers browser extensions, desktop apps for Windows and Mac, mobile apps for Android and iOS, an Android TV version and a Linux version. The Mac and Android versions block ads system-wide, so ads in apps are blocked as well as ads in the browser.\n\nThe free browser extension covers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Opera. Paid Pro versions are offered for some platforms, and AdGuard also sells a VPN and a DNS service. People who want one blocker in every app on a device should compare the platform apps, while browser-only users can start with the free extension."
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            "tagline": "Tracker and ad blocker extension for major browsers",
            "summary": "Ghostery is a tracker and ad blocker for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave and Android. Its FAQ says it is completely free to use with no subscription required, and its extension is licensed under GPL-3.0.",
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                "Desktop protection runs inside browser extensions",
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