Browser Extensions · head to head
GoFullPage vs Ghostery
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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.; Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
- They diverge on capability: GoFullPage covers Full page capture, Ghostery covers Tracker blocking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GoFullPage and Ghostery actually diverge.
| Attribute | GoFullPage | Ghostery |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).
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 GoFullPage
- Full page capture
- Auto scrolling
- Multiple formats
- One-click capture
Only in Ghostery
- Tracker blocking
- Ad blocking
- Privacy dashboard
- Enhanced anti-tracking
- Safari support
- Opera support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GoFullPage
No use cases recorded yet. See the GoFullPage review.
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
Ghostery
- Database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
- Some sites break functionality when trackers are aggressively blocked
Pricing, plan by plan
GoFullPage
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG export
- PDF export
Ghostery
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery review.
Which should you pick?
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is GoFullPage or Ghostery better?
- Neither clearly leads. GoFullPage starts at Free and Ghostery at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GoFullPage or Ghostery?
- GoFullPage starts at Free and Ghostery at Free.
- Does GoFullPage or Ghostery run on more platforms?
- GoFullPage runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
- Can I use GoFullPage for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can GoFullPage do that Ghostery cannot?
- GoFullPage covers Full page capture, Auto scrolling, Multiple formats, One-click capture. Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking. 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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