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Ghostery vs Consent-O-Matic: catalog facts
GhosteryConsent-O-Matic
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.

Browser extension Browser extension
  • Names the trackers on each page and who owns them
  • Blocks cookie consent dialogs as well as ads and trackers
  • Applies your real preferences rather than simply accepting everything
  • Developed as academic research into consent dark patterns
  • The company's earlier advertising-related business model still makes some people wary
  • Extra features such as private search need an account or subscription
  • 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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Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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