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Ghostery vs LinkedIn Learning

Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Software

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ghostery has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
  • They diverge on capability: Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ghostery and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where Ghostery and LinkedIn Learning differ
AttributeGhosteryLinkedIn Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, OperaWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20092003

Identical on both: 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
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in LinkedIn Learning

  • Video courses
  • Certificates
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations

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 LinkedIn Learning
  • Preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random valuesnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Automatically rejecting non-essential cookie consentnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Seeing which companies track a given site through WhoTracks.Menot LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot Ghostery
  • Career growthnot Ghostery
  • Team trainingnot Ghostery
  • Professional developmentnot Ghostery

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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

Pricing, plan by plan

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

LinkedIn Learning

On request
  • Monthly$29.99/month
    • All courses
    • Certificates
    • LinkedIn integration
  • Annual$19.99/month
    • All courses
    • Offline viewing
    • Personalized recommendations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics
    • Learning paths

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 LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LinkedIn Learning review

Questions people ask

Is Ghostery or LinkedIn Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. Ghostery starts at Free and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ghostery or LinkedIn Learning?
Ghostery has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ghostery and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
Does Ghostery or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Ghostery for free?
Yes. Ghostery has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
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 LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
What can Ghostery do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments.

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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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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