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Head-to-head · Ad Blockers

Ghostery vs AdLock

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ghostery #2 in Ad Blockers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ghostery
AdLock #5 in Ad Blockers 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AdLock

Ghostery leads on 0 checks, AdLock on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGhostery · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly AdLock
  • Most featuresGhostery · 3 of 3

Ghostery scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Ghostery is the better fit for free privacy-focused blocking across platforms. AdLock is the better fit for multi-device users needing app and web blocking.

  • Ghostery fits best

    Free privacy-focused blocking across platforms

  • AdLock fits best

    Multi-device users needing app and web blocking

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ AdLock 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Ad Blockers #5 in Ad Blockers
Best for Free privacy-focused blocking across platforms Multi-device users needing app and web blocking
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $15.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghostery 3/3 · AdLock 2/3
Custom filter lists ✓ ✓
Element picker ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cookie popup blocking ✓ ✓
Specs
Device coverage Desktop-and-mobile Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit Not checked yet 5 devices
Browser support Major-browsers Major-browsers
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, video ads, and cookie consent banners
  • Offers tracker reports, custom filters, element picking, and per-site controls
  • Available across desktop and mobile platforms as an open-source extension
  • Blocks ads in browsers and installed applications
  • Adds tracker, phishing, HTTP, and DNS filtering
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and major browsers
Cons
  • No paid plans or tiered features are offered
  • Mobile availability is limited to Safari, Firefox, and Edge
  • Advanced filtering features may require manual configuration
  • Paid licenses cover up to five devices
  • Verified feature depth is lighter than some alternatives
  • iOS trial terms differ from the stated 14-day trial
Our verdict

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want to reduce ads, tracking activity, pop-ups, and cookie consent interruptions. It supports Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Edge, and Brave on desktop,…

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AdLock is an ad-blocking and privacy application for people who want coverage across browsers, installed applications, desktop computers, and mobile devices. It blocks pop-ups, banners, video and audio ads, while also filtering trackers,…

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  1. GhosteryAd Blockers 9.2Free plan
  2. AdLockAd Blockers 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ghostery — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, video ads, and cookie consent banners
    • Offers tracker reports, custom filters, element picking, and per-site controls
    • Available across desktop and mobile platforms as an open-source extension

    Where it doesn't

    • No paid plans or tiered features are offered
    • Mobile availability is limited to Safari, Firefox, and Edge
    • Advanced filtering features may require manual configuration

  • AdLock — where it wins

    • Blocks ads in browsers and installed applications
    • Adds tracker, phishing, HTTP, and DNS filtering
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and major browsers

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid licenses cover up to five devices
    • Verified feature depth is lighter than some alternatives
    • iOS trial terms differ from the stated 14-day trial
  • Ghostery9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source blocker with broad platform coverage and detailed privacy controls.

    Visit GhosteryFull verdict →
  • AdLock8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad ad and tracker blocker for up to five devices across desktop and mobile.

    Visit AdLockFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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