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AdBlocker Ultimate 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.

AdBlocker Ultimate

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

AdBlocker Ultimate covers several platforms, with different controls on Windows, Android, and iOS. Check the device options and listed prices against your needs before choosing a plan.

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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

	AdBlocker Ultimate	Ghostery
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Yearly — 10 devices: $39.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	7	1
Maker	AdBlocker Ultimate	Ghostery
Website	adblockultimate.net	ghostery.com
On ad blocking software	#4 of 29	#1 of 29

AdBlocker Ultimate: what it does well

Blocks ads and trackers across browsers, apps, and devices.
Android supports custom DNS servers and three encrypted DNS protocols.
iOS supports custom filters and a whitelist.
Yearly plans include 3- or 10-device options.

What to know first

The listed device limit is 3.
A 14-day trial is listed.
Yearly plans cost $39.99 a year.
Lifetime licenses cost $99.99, paid once.

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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