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Ghostery vs Evernote Web Clipper

Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Software

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Software

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
  • They diverge on capability: Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ghostery and Evernote Web Clipper differ
AttributeGhosteryEvernote Web Clipper
PlatformsFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, OperaBrowser Extension
Founded20092004

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

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

Only in Evernote Web Clipper

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

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.

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

Evernote Web Clipper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Evernote Web Clipper 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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

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

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 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

Questions people ask

Is Ghostery or Evernote Web Clipper better?
Neither clearly leads. Ghostery starts at Free and Evernote Web Clipper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ghostery or Evernote Web Clipper?
Ghostery starts at Free and Evernote Web Clipper at Free.
Does Ghostery or Evernote Web Clipper run on more platforms?
Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera. Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension.
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 Evernote Web Clipper is typically brought in for.
What can Ghostery do that Evernote Web Clipper cannot?
Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. 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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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: 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: 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 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: 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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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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