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Head-to-head · Chrome Extensions

Ghostery vs Grammarly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Ghostery #2 in Chrome Extensions 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ghostery
Grammarly #8 in Chrome Extensions 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Grammarly

Ghostery leads on 0 checks, Grammarly on 0, and 1 is 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 planboth

Ghostery scores higher on our rubric for chrome extensions: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Ghostery is the better fit for broad ad, tracker, and cookie-pop-up blocking. Grammarly is the better fit for writing help across browsers, apps, and services.

  • Ghostery fits best

    Broad ad, tracker, and cookie-pop-up blocking

  • Grammarly fits best

    Writing help across browsers, apps, and services

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Grammarly 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Chrome Extensions #8 in Chrome Extensions
Best for Broad ad, tracker, and cookie-pop-up blocking Writing help across browsers, apps, and services
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $12/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghostery 0/5 · Grammarly 0/5
Chrome Web Store Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Permission details Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Browser support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers and tracking cookies across pages.
  • Never-Consent handles non-essential cookie-banner requests.
  • Custom filters and an element picker offer page-level control.
  • Checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, fluency, and tone
  • Works across browser, desktop, and mobile, with integrations for Docs and Word
  • Pro adds rewrites, plagiarism checks, and AI-generated-text detection
Cons
  • Blocking controls may need adjustment for trusted sites or trackers.
  • Browser-level protection may not suit users seeking broader privacy tools.
  • No paid product tiers for buyers who require a subscription plan.
  • Pro costs $12 per user per month
  • Free includes 100 AI prompts per month
  • Enterprise adds administration controls that may exceed solo writers’ needs
Our verdict

Ghostery is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want to block ads, trackers and cookie pop-ups while seeing which companies track a page. Its stated audience ranges from individual users to privacy-conscious teams and…

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Grammarly is an AI writing assistant for individuals, professionals, teams, and educational users who want help with writing across browsers, desktop apps, mobile devices, and Grammarly Docs. It checks grammar, spelling, punctuation,…

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  1. GhosteryChrome Extensions 9.2Free plan
  2. GrammarlyChrome Extensions 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ghostery — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers and tracking cookies across pages.
    • Never-Consent handles non-essential cookie-banner requests.
    • Custom filters and an element picker offer page-level control.

    Where it doesn't

    • Blocking controls may need adjustment for trusted sites or trackers.
    • Browser-level protection may not suit users seeking broader privacy tools.
    • No paid product tiers for buyers who require a subscription plan.

  • Grammarly — where it wins

    • Checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, fluency, and tone
    • Works across browser, desktop, and mobile, with integrations for Docs and Word
    • Pro adds rewrites, plagiarism checks, and AI-generated-text detection

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro costs $12 per user per month
    • Free includes 100 AI prompts per month
    • Enterprise adds administration controls that may exceed solo writers’ needs

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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