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Fireshot vs Ghostery

Fireshot logo

Fireshot

Browser Extensions

Full webpage screenshots

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: Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase; Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
  • They diverge on capability: Fireshot covers Full page capture, Ghostery covers Tracker blocking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireshot and Ghostery actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireshot and Ghostery differ
AttributeFireshotGhostery
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, OperaFirefox, 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 Fireshot

  • Full page capture
  • Multiple formats
  • Annotation
  • Direct upload

Only in Ghostery

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Fireshot

  • Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Ghostery

Ghostery

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fireshot

  • Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase

Ghostery

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Fireshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full page capture
    • PNG/JPEG export
    • Basic annotation

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Fireshot if

  • You need full page capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want multiple formats.
Fireshot 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 Fireshot or Ghostery better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireshot 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, Fireshot or Ghostery?
Fireshot starts at Free and Ghostery at Free.
Does Fireshot or Ghostery run on more platforms?
Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
Can I use Fireshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fireshot best used for?
Fireshot is most often used for capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages. Of those, capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages is not what Ghostery is typically brought in for.
What can Fireshot do that Ghostery cannot?
Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera 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.

Source
Ghostery: What browsers does Ghostery support?

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

Source
Ghostery: What data does Ghostery collect?

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

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