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Ghostery vs ColorZilla

Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Browser Extensions

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ColorZilla logo

ColorZilla

Browser Extensions

Advanced color picker and eyedropper

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; ColorZilla the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
  • They diverge on capability: Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, ColorZilla covers Color picker.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ghostery and ColorZilla actually diverge.

Attributes where Ghostery and ColorZilla differ
AttributeGhosteryColorZilla
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, OperaChrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20092007

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 Ghostery

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

Only in ColorZilla

  • Color picker
  • Eyedropper tool
  • Gradient generator
  • Palette analyzer

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Ghostery

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

ColorZilla

No use cases recorded yet. See the ColorZilla review.

Where each one falls short

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

Ghostery

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

ColorZilla

  • The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site

Pricing, plan by plan

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

ColorZilla

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Color picker
    • Eyedropper
    • Gradient generator

Which should you pick?

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

Choose ColorZilla if

  • You need color picker.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want eyedropper tool.
ColorZilla review

Questions people ask

Is Ghostery or ColorZilla better?
Neither clearly leads. Ghostery starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ghostery or ColorZilla?
Ghostery starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
Does Ghostery or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera. ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Can I use Ghostery for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ghostery best used for?
Ghostery is most often used for blocking ads and sponsored content before they load, preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random values, automatically rejecting non-essential cookie consent, seeing which companies track a given site through whotracks.me. Of those, blocking ads and sponsored content before they load and preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random values are not what ColorZilla is typically brought in for.
What can Ghostery do that ColorZilla cannot?
Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge 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.

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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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