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Evernote Web Clipper vs Ghostery

Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

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: Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping; Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Ghostery covers Tracker blocking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Evernote Web Clipper and Ghostery actually diverge.

Attributes where Evernote Web Clipper and Ghostery differ
AttributeEvernote Web ClipperGhostery
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsBrowser ExtensionFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera
Founded20042009

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 Evernote Web Clipper

  • Full page clipping
  • Article mode
  • Screenshot capture
  • Annotations

Only in Ghostery

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Evernote Web Clipper

  • Capturing web articles and PDFs with AI transcriptionnot Ghostery
  • Organizing research notes with advanced search capabilitiesnot Ghostery
  • Sharing project notes with real-time team collaborationnot Ghostery
  • Linking notes and tasks into organized workflowsnot Ghostery

Ghostery

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

Where each one falls short

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

Evernote Web Clipper

  • Requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
  • Web Clipper functionality depends on Evernote account synchronization
  • Text extraction from images only works on paid Evernote plans

Ghostery

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Evernote Web Clipper if

  • You need full page clipping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser Extension.
  • You also want article mode.
Evernote Web Clipper 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 Evernote Web Clipper or Ghostery better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote Web Clipper 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, Evernote Web Clipper or Ghostery?
Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and Ghostery at Free.
Does Evernote Web Clipper or Ghostery run on more platforms?
Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension. Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
Can I use Evernote Web Clipper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Evernote Web Clipper best used for?
Evernote Web Clipper is most often used for capturing web articles and pdfs with ai transcription, organizing research notes with advanced search capabilities, sharing project notes with real-time team collaboration, linking notes and tasks into organized workflows. Of those, capturing web articles and pdfs with ai transcription and organizing research notes with advanced search capabilities are not what Ghostery is typically brought in for.
What can Evernote Web Clipper do that Ghostery cannot?
Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. 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

Evernote Web Clipper: Is Evernote Web Clipper free?

The extension itself is free to download and install, but full capabilities require an Evernote subscription. Evernote offers a free plan with basic features and paid tiers for advanced functionality.

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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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Evernote Web Clipper: What browsers does the Web Clipper support?

Evernote Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera browsers.

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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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Evernote Web Clipper: Can I search text inside clipped images?

Yes, Evernote's search reads text inside images. On paid plans, it also searches inside PDFs and documents.

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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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Evernote Web Clipper: What content can I clip with the Web Clipper?

You can clip full pages, simplified articles, selections, or annotated screenshots into your notebooks with tags and remarks added at save time.

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