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Head-to-head · Edge Extensions

Ghostery vs 1Password

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Ghostery #2 in Edge Extensions 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Ghostery
1Password #5 in Edge Extensions 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit 1Password

Ghostery leads on 1 check, 1Password on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGhostery · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Ghostery
  • Free trialonly 1Password

Ghostery scores higher on our rubric for edge extensions: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Ghostery offers free plan; 1Password doesn't.

Ghostery is the better fit for free blocking with tracker transparency. 1Password is the better fit for password management across personal and work devices.

  • Ghostery fits best

    Free blocking with tracker transparency

  • 1Password fits best

    Password management across personal and work devices

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ 1Password 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #2 in Edge Extensions #5 in Edge Extensions
Best for Free blocking with tracker transparency Password management across personal and work devices
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $2.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghostery 0/2 · 1Password 0/2
Edge Add-ons listing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Extension category Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks banners, video ads, pop-ups and tracking requests
  • Custom filters, allowlists and an element picker provide control
  • Desktop and mobile coverage with tracker reports via WhoTracks.Me
  • Stores passwords, passkeys and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults
  • Supports autosave, autofill, password generation and secure sharing
  • Business plans add role-based controls and identity-provider integrations
Cons
  • No paid subscription tiers for additional product features
  • Browser-level protection does not replace network-wide privacy controls
  • Advanced custom filtering may require configuration effort
  • There is no free plan
  • Individual and Families annual prices are promotional for new customers in the first year
  • Its focus is password management, not general-purpose browser extensions
Our verdict

Ghostery is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want to reduce advertising, tracking and cookie-consent interruptions while browsing. It identifies trackers on each page, blocks common ad formats and tracking cookies, and…

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For Edge users who want password management across personal and work devices, 1Password stores passwords, passkeys, payment details, secure notes and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults. Its browser extension is part of a…

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  1. GhosteryEdge Extensions 9.2Free plan
  2. 1PasswordEdge Extensions 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ghostery — where it wins

    • Blocks banners, video ads, pop-ups and tracking requests
    • Custom filters, allowlists and an element picker provide control
    • Desktop and mobile coverage with tracker reports via WhoTracks.Me

    Where it doesn't

    • No paid subscription tiers for additional product features
    • Browser-level protection does not replace network-wide privacy controls
    • Advanced custom filtering may require configuration effort

  • 1Password — where it wins

    • Stores passwords, passkeys and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults
    • Supports autosave, autofill, password generation and secure sharing
    • Business plans add role-based controls and identity-provider integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Individual and Families annual prices are promotional for new customers in the first year
    • Its focus is password management, not general-purpose browser extensions

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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