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Ghostery vs Unbounce

Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Browser Extensions

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Unbounce logo

Unbounce

Marketing

Landing page platform with AI-powered conversion optimisation.

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current; Unbounce starter tier severely limited to 5 pages and 500 monthly visitors; inadequate for most marketing campaigns

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ghostery and Unbounce actually diverge.

Attributes where Ghostery and Unbounce differ
AttributeGhosteryUnbounce
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, OperaWeb, API
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsMarketing
Founded2009Unknown

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

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 Unbounce

Nothing recorded that Ghostery does not also cover.

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

Unbounce

  • Marketing agencies and freelancers running multiple client campaignsnot Ghostery
  • SaaS companies optimising landing pages for customer acquisitionnot Ghostery
  • E-commerce businesses testing product landing pages and promotional campaignsnot Ghostery
  • B2B marketers building dedicated pages for specific customer segmentsnot Ghostery
  • Product teams using A/B testing to improve conversion rates without design resourcesnot 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

Unbounce

  • Starter tier severely limited to 5 pages and 500 monthly visitors; inadequate for most marketing campaigns
  • All tiers have monthly visitor caps; campaigns exceeding thresholds require upgrading to higher-priced plans
  • Optimize tier ($249/mo) capped at 50,000 monthly visitors; campaigns beyond this require custom Concierge pricing
  • AI copywriting and advanced optimisation features not explicitly detailed in lower tiers
  • Full customisation beyond templates requires adding custom JavaScript, CSS and HTML
  • FIPS 140-2 or advanced security features not documented as available

Pricing, plan by plan

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.

Unbounce

Free
  • Starter$29/month ($22 annually)
    • 5 pages
    • 500 monthly visitors
    • 1 user
  • Build$99/month ($74 annually)
    • Unlimited pages
    • 20,000 monthly visitors
    • 1 user
  • Experiment$149/month ($112 annually)
    • Unlimited pages
    • 30,000 monthly visitors
    • 3 users
  • Optimize$249/month ($187 annually)
    • Unlimited pages
    • 50,000 monthly visitors
    • 5 users

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 Unbounce if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.

Questions people ask

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

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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Unbounce: Does Unbounce include A/B testing?

Yes. All paid plans include A/B testing capabilities. The one-click testing tool is designed for marketers without requiring technical or design support.

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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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Unbounce: What is Smart Traffic?

Smart Traffic is AI-powered optimisation that automatically routes visitors to their best-matching landing page variant. The feature delivers claimed average conversion improvements of 30%.

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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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Unbounce: Is there a free trial?

Yes. Unbounce offers a free 14-day trial with no credit card required.

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