Ghostery vs DuckDuckGo Browser

Ghostery9.4Visit DuckDuckGo Browser8.6Visit

Higher score Ghostery #1 in Browser Extensions 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Ghostery

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DuckDuckGo Browser #6 in Browser Extensions 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit DuckDuckGo

• Ghostery fits best

  People seeking free ad and tracker blocking

• DuckDuckGo Browser fits best

  Privacy-focused browsing across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	Ghostery 9.4/10 Visit ↗	DuckDuckGo Browser 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Browser Extensions	#6 in Browser Extensions
Best for	People seeking free ad and tracker blocking	Privacy-focused browsing across desktop and mobile
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$99.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Ghostery 1/4 · DuckDuckGo Browser 1/4
Open source	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Works offline	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile extension	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported browsers	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups and tracking cookies Includes custom filters, an element picker and trusted-site allowlisting Works across major desktop and mobile browsers	Blocks third-party trackers, ads and cookie pop-ups. Syncs bookmarks, passwords and autofill with end-to-end encryption. Available on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Cons	Protection is delivered through browser extensions, not described as network-wide Custom filters and element selection require users to make their own blocking choices Contributions are donations, not paid product plans	It is a full browser, not a dedicated browser extension. VPN and personal information removal require a paid plan. Pro is $19.99 per month, with AI features at its center.
Our verdict	Ghostery is a free, open-source browser extension for blocking ads, trackers, pop-ups and tracking cookies. It is aimed at people who want browser-level privacy controls, from individual users to teams and organizations. The extension… Read the review →	DuckDuckGo Browser is a free web browser for people who want privacy protections built into everyday browsing on desktop or mobile. It includes DuckDuckGo Search, third-party tracker blocking, ad blocking—including YouTube ads—and cookie… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Ghostery — where it wins

  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups and tracking cookies
  • Includes custom filters, an element picker and trusted-site allowlisting
  • Works across major desktop and mobile browsers

  Where it doesn't

  • Protection is delivered through browser extensions, not described as network-wide
  • Custom filters and element selection require users to make their own blocking choices
  • Contributions are donations, not paid product plans

• DuckDuckGo Browser — where it wins

  • Blocks third-party trackers, ads and cookie pop-ups.
  • Syncs bookmarks, passwords and autofill with end-to-end encryption.
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

  Where it doesn't

  • It is a full browser, not a dedicated browser extension.
  • VPN and personal information removal require a paid plan.
  • Pro is $19.99 per month, with AI features at its center.

• Ghostery9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source browser extension with broad blocking controls and tracker reports.

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• DuckDuckGo Browser8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free browser with privacy protections, password tools and optional Plus or Pro subscriptions.

  Visit DuckDuckGoFull verdict →