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Head-to-head · Browser Extensions

Ghostery vs LanguageTool

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Ghostery #1 in Browser Extensions 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Ghostery
LanguageTool #4 in Browser Extensions 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit LanguageTool

Ghostery leads on 0 checks, LanguageTool on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGhostery · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Ghostery scores higher on our rubric for browser extensions: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Ghostery is the better fit for people seeking free ad and tracker blocking. LanguageTool is the better fit for writing assistance across browsers and productivity apps.

  • Ghostery fits best

    People seeking free ad and tracker blocking

  • LanguageTool fits best

    Writing assistance across browsers and productivity apps

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.4/10 Visit ↗ LanguageTool 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Browser Extensions #4 in Browser Extensions
Best for People seeking free ad and tracker blocking Writing assistance across browsers and productivity apps
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghostery 1/4 · LanguageTool 1/4
Open source ✓ ✓
Works offline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile extension Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Works across major browsers, desktop and iOS apps, and writing integrations
  • Free access covers basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style checks
  • Premium adds paraphrasing, longer text fields, and personal style guides
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
  • Premium prices can vary by region and currency
  • Premium text fields are capped at 150,000 characters
  • Team-specific tools such as shared guides require a Team subscription
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…

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LanguageTool helps writers check grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, tone, and word choice. It is suited to people who move between browsers, productivity software, and email, as well as teams that want shared writing resources. Its…

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  1. GhosteryBrowser Extensions 9.4Free plan
  2. LanguageToolBrowser Extensions 9.0Free plan

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

  • LanguageTool — where it wins

    • Works across major browsers, desktop and iOS apps, and writing integrations
    • Free access covers basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style checks
    • Premium adds paraphrasing, longer text fields, and personal style guides

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium prices can vary by region and currency
    • Premium text fields are capped at 150,000 characters
    • Team-specific tools such as shared guides require a Team subscription

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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