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Indie alternatives to Ghostery
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Ghostery does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy Badger | Free | Yes | – | Browser extension |
| uBlock Origin | Free | Yes | – | Browser extension |
| AdGuard | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
The alternatives
1. Privacy Badger
Browser extension that blocks invisible trackers
A free extension from the Electronic Frontier Foundation that learns to block third-party trackers as you browse.
Free · Browser extension · Website ↗
2. uBlock Origin
Free, efficient content blocker for browsers
A free, open-source browser extension that blocks ads, trackers and malware sites with low memory use.
Free · Browser extension · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Ghostery?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin and AdGuard.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ghostery?
Privacy Badger and uBlock Origin are open source.
Which Ghostery alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: AdGuard. On Windows: AdGuard. On Linux: AdGuard. On iPhone and iPad: AdGuard. On Android: AdGuard.
What makes these alternatives to Ghostery “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Ghostery.
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