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Awesome Screenshot vs Ghostery

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Browser Extensions

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awesome Screenshot free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage; Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Ghostery covers Tracker blocking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Ghostery actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Ghostery differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotGhostery
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera
Founded20072009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording

Only in Ghostery

  • Tracker blocking
  • Ad blocking
  • Privacy dashboard
  • Enhanced anti-tracking
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen recording for tutorials and documentationnot Ghostery
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot Ghostery
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot Ghostery
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot Ghostery
  • Social media content creationnot Ghostery

Ghostery

  • Blocking ads and sponsored content before they loadnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random valuesnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Automatically rejecting non-essential cookie consentnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Seeing which companies track a given site through WhoTracks.Menot Awesome Screenshot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Awesome Screenshot

  • Free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage
  • Pricing details not fully disclosed on main page

Ghostery

  • Database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
  • Some sites break functionality when trackers are aggressively blocked

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose Ghostery if

  • You need tracker blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
  • You also want ad blocking.
Ghostery review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Ghostery better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Ghostery at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Ghostery?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Ghostery at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Ghostery run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Awesome Screenshot best used for?
Awesome Screenshot is most often used for screen recording for tutorials and documentation, screenshot annotation for design feedback, team collaboration on visual communication, bug reporting with visual evidence. Of those, screen recording for tutorials and documentation and screenshot annotation for design feedback are not what Ghostery is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Ghostery cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ghostery: Is Ghostery completely free?

Yes. Ghostery is a free ad blocking browser extension that you can install without paying a subscription. All of Ghostery's features are completely free to use, including ad blocking, tracker blocking, and cookie consent banner handling.

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Ghostery: What browsers does Ghostery support?

Ghostery is available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Edge and Safari as a browser extension.

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Ghostery: What data does Ghostery collect?

Ghostery collects no personal information, ensuring your privacy remains protected while using the extension.

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