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Ghostery vs Nimbus Screenshot

Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Software

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; Nimbus Screenshot nimbus Web has rebranded to FuseBase; nimbusweb.me now redirects to thefusebase.com, and the screenshot tool sits inside a broader client portal and AI workspace product
  • They diverge on capability: Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ghostery and Nimbus Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where Ghostery and Nimbus Screenshot differ
AttributeGhosteryNimbus Screenshot
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, OperaChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20092014

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

Only in Nimbus Screenshot

  • Full page capture
  • Area selection
  • Annotation tools
  • Video recording

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.

Ghostery

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

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Capturing full page and partial browser screenshotsnot Ghostery
  • Recording screen video from a browser tabnot Ghostery
  • Annotating captures before sharing themnot 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

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Nimbus Web has rebranded to FuseBase; nimbusweb.me now redirects to thefusebase.com, and the screenshot tool sits inside a broader client portal and AI workspace product
  • No Nimbus-branded pricing, plan or storage limit remains published at the original domain
  • The destination product is positioned around client portals, AI agents and project management rather than a standalone screenshot extension

Pricing, plan by plan

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

Nimbus Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screenshot capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

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 Nimbus Screenshot if

  • You need full page capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want area selection.
Nimbus Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Ghostery or Nimbus Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Ghostery starts at Free and Nimbus Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ghostery or Nimbus Screenshot?
Ghostery starts at Free and Nimbus Screenshot at Free.
Does Ghostery or Nimbus Screenshot run on more platforms?
Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera. Nimbus Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
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 Nimbus Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Ghostery do that Nimbus Screenshot cannot?
Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Area selection, Annotation tools, Video recording. 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.

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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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