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Head-to-head · Chrome Extensions

Ghostery vs OneTab

  • 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
OneTab #6 in Chrome Extensions 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OneTab

Ghostery leads on 0 checks, OneTab 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Ghostery is the better fit for broad ad, tracker, and cookie-pop-up blocking. OneTab is the better fit for free tab saving, organization, and encrypted sync.

  • Ghostery fits best

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

  • OneTab fits best

    Free tab saving, organization, and encrypted sync

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OneTab 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Chrome Extensions #6 in Chrome Extensions
Best for Broad ad, tracker, and cookie-pop-up blocking Free tab saving, organization, and encrypted sync
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Browser extension, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghostery 0/5 · OneTab 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.
  • Save open tabs as lists and restore them individually or all at once
  • Organize tabs into folders and groups, then search saved tabs
  • Share tab groups as web pages and sync with end-to-end encryption
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.
  • Tab organization is focused on browser tabs, not desktop files or icons
  • Platform coverage is narrower than some alternatives
  • No paid tier is offered for buyers seeking tiered plans
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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OneTab is a browser extension for people who want to reduce tab clutter by turning open tabs into lists they can revisit. It suits individual users and teams looking for straightforward tab saving and organization rather than a broader…

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  1. GhosteryChrome Extensions 9.2Free plan
  2. OneTabChrome Extensions 8.7Free 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.

  • OneTab — where it wins

    • Save open tabs as lists and restore them individually or all at once
    • Organize tabs into folders and groups, then search saved tabs
    • Share tab groups as web pages and sync with end-to-end encryption

    Where it doesn't

    • Tab organization is focused on browser tabs, not desktop files or icons
    • Platform coverage is narrower than some alternatives
    • No paid tier is offered for buyers seeking tiered plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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