Software · head to head
Ghostery vs GoFullPage
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; GoFullPage goFullPage is distributed as a free Chrome extension with no paid tier and no pricing page anywhere on the vendor's site, so there is no enterprise or support SLA option to purchase.
- They diverge on capability: Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, GoFullPage covers Full page capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ghostery and GoFullPage actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ghostery | GoFullPage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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
- Safari support
- Opera support
Only in GoFullPage
- Full page capture
- Auto scrolling
- Multiple formats
- One-click capture
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 GoFullPage
- Preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random valuesnot GoFullPage
- Automatically rejecting non-essential cookie consentnot GoFullPage
- Seeing which companies track a given site through WhoTracks.Menot GoFullPage
GoFullPage
No use cases recorded yet. See the GoFullPage 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
GoFullPage
- GoFullPage is distributed as a free Chrome extension with no paid tier and no pricing page anywhere on the vendor's site, so there is no enterprise or support SLA option to purchase.
Pricing, plan by plan
Ghostery
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.
GoFullPage
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG export
- PDF export
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.
Choose GoFullPage if
- You need full page capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want auto scrolling.
Questions people ask
- Is Ghostery or GoFullPage better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ghostery starts at Free and GoFullPage at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ghostery or GoFullPage?
- Ghostery starts at Free and GoFullPage at Free.
- Does Ghostery or GoFullPage run on more platforms?
- Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera. GoFullPage 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 GoFullPage is typically brought in for.
- What can Ghostery do that GoFullPage cannot?
- Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. GoFullPage covers Full page capture, Auto scrolling, Multiple formats, One-click capture. 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.
SourceGhostery: What browsers does Ghostery support?
Ghostery is available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Edge and Safari as a browser extension.
SourceGhostery: What data does Ghostery collect?
Ghostery collects no personal information, ensuring your privacy remains protected while using the extension.
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