Ghostery vs Consent-O-Matic: catalog facts
Ghostery | Consent-O-Matic |
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Freemium The blocker is free and open source. Ghostery's contributor plan and extra services are… |
Free The open-source extension is available without a license fee. |
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Browser extension |
Browser extension |
- Names the trackers on each page and who owns them
- Blocks cookie consent dialogs as well as ads and trackers
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- Applies your real preferences rather than simply accepting everything
- Developed as academic research into consent dark patterns
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- The company's earlier advertising-related business model still makes some people wary
- Extra features such as private search need an account or subscription
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- Only recognises supported consent platforms; others still need manual clicks
- Some banners change and break the rules until they are updated
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Browser extension |
Browser extension |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: MPL-2.0 |
License: MIT |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 22, 2026 | Checked September 22, 2026 |
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