Ghostery vs Unicorn

Ghostery9.2Visit Unicorn8.5Visit

Higher score Ghostery #2 in Ad Blocking Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Ghostery

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Unicorn #7 in Ad Blocking Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Unicorn

• Ghostery fits best

  Free, feature-rich cross-platform blocking

• Unicorn fits best

  Cross-platform users needing advanced app filtering

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Side by side

Feature	Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Unicorn 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Ad Blocking Software	#7 in Ad Blocking Software
Best for	Free, feature-rich cross-platform blocking	Cross-platform users needing advanced app filtering
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
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, Live chat
Built for	Solo, Small business, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghostery 1/4 · Unicorn 3/4
App blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Tracker blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Custom filters	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Element picker	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Cross-platform
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Filter-list control	Not checked yet	Advanced
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups and cookie-consent requests Works across desktop and mobile platforms, including major browsers Offers custom filters, element picking, reports and portable settings	Blocks ads across browsers and supported apps Offers HTTPS, DNS, and DPI protection Includes per-app controls, logs, and custom rules
Cons	Protection is centered on browser-level blocking Advanced controls may require more configuration There are no paid product tiers for buyers seeking tiered plans	App blocking applies only to supported apps Browser extensions cover selected browsers Pricing varies by product and region
Our verdict	Ghostery is a free, open-source browser extension for people and organizations that want browser-level protection from ads, trackers, pop-ups and tracking cookies. It serves individual users, privacy-conscious teams and organizations… Read the review →	Unicorn is an ad-blocking software suite from Unicorn Soft Co., Ltd. It is designed for people who want filtering beyond browser pages, including advertisements in supported apps across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its browser… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Ghostery — where it wins

  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups and cookie-consent requests
  • Works across desktop and mobile platforms, including major browsers
  • Offers custom filters, element picking, reports and portable settings

  Where it doesn't

  • Protection is centered on browser-level blocking
  • Advanced controls may require more configuration
  • There are no paid product tiers for buyers seeking tiered plans

• Unicorn — where it wins

  • Blocks ads across browsers and supported apps
  • Offers HTTPS, DNS, and DPI protection
  • Includes per-app controls, logs, and custom rules

  Where it doesn't

  • App blocking applies only to supported apps
  • Browser extensions cover selected browsers
  • Pricing varies by product and region

• Ghostery9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit GhosteryFull verdict →
• Unicorn8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad ad-blocking suite for users who need app and browser filtering across devices.

  Visit UnicornFull verdict →