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Ghostery vs ProWritingAid

Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Software

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProWritingAid logo

ProWritingAid

Software

AI writing assistant and grammar checker

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; ProWritingAid free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • They diverge on capability: Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ghostery and ProWritingAid actually diverge.

Attributes where Ghostery and ProWritingAid differ
AttributeGhosteryProWritingAid
PlatformsFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, OperaWeb, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20092013

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
  • Opera support

Only in ProWritingAid

  • Grammar checking
  • Style analysis
  • Readability reports
  • Plagiarism checker

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari 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 ProWritingAid
  • Preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random valuesnot ProWritingAid
  • Automatically rejecting non-essential cookie consentnot ProWritingAid
  • Seeing which companies track a given site through WhoTracks.Menot ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid

  • Grammar and style checking for writers and authorsnot Ghostery
  • Story planning and structure analysisnot Ghostery
  • Character and manuscript analysis for fiction writersnot Ghostery
  • Integration with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, and Notionnot 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

ProWritingAid

  • Free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • Advanced AI features (50 Sparks per day, Chapter Critiques) only in Premium Pro tier
  • Desktop apps for Mac and Windows; iOS/Android support limited to specific integrations
  • Yearly subscriptions significantly more cost-effective than monthly (67% savings)

Pricing, plan by plan

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

ProWritingAid

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProWritingAid 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 ProWritingAid if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want style analysis.
ProWritingAid review

Questions people ask

Is Ghostery or ProWritingAid better?
Neither clearly leads. Ghostery starts at Free and ProWritingAid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ghostery or ProWritingAid?
Ghostery starts at Free and ProWritingAid at Free.
Does Ghostery or ProWritingAid run on more platforms?
Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera. ProWritingAid runs on Web, Windows, Mac, 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 ProWritingAid is typically brought in for.
What can Ghostery do that ProWritingAid cannot?
Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking, Style analysis, Readability reports, Plagiarism checker. 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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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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