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Adblock Fast vs Ghostery

Both stand on ad blocking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Adblock Fast

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

Adblock Fast provides browser-specific ad blocking with a remembered site exception in Chrome and two mobile rule modes. Check its supported browsers before choosing it, since it does not block ads in other apps.

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Ghostery

Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Ghostery combines blocking controls with visibility into tracking activity and cookie consent tools. Mobile users should check browser support first, particularly on Android, where Chrome is not supported.

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The facts

	Adblock Fast	Ghostery
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Adblock Fast	Ghostery
Website	adblockfast.com	ghostery.com
On ad blocking software	#5 of 29	#1 of 29

Adblock Fast: what it does well

Free to use and open source.
Site-specific unblocking in Chrome is remembered.
Mobile users can choose Fast or experimental Faster rules.
The maker says Faster mode uses no cookies or personal information.

What to know first

Android blocking is limited to Samsung Internet.
iOS blocking is limited to Safari.
It does not block ads in other apps.
Opera support is discontinued.

Ghostery: what it does well

Core ad blocking and tracker protection are free.
Open-source extension with broad browser support.
Can be installed on as many devices as users like.
Never-Consent sends opt-out signals on supported websites.

What to know first

Chrome for Android does not support Ghostery extensions.
Private Search is currently in closed beta.
Mobile support is limited to specific browsers.

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