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VisitGhostery vs Roadblock
What both publish
| Fact | Ghostery | Roadblock |
|---|---|---|
| Ad blocking | The extension blocks ads including banners, video ads, pop-ups, and sponsored content. | Roadblock blocks advertisements from websites, including pop-ups and video ads. |
| Browser support | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave as supported browsers. | single-browser |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| Element picker | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Ghostery plans
- Ghostery Tracker & Ad BlockerFree
Roadblock plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$0.99 a month
- Premium Monthly$0.99 a month
- Premium Yearly$5.99 a year
Pick Ghostery if…
Ghostery suits people seeking ad and tracker blocking with cookie-consent handling across supported desktop and mobile browsers. Android users who browse with Chrome should note that Ghostery is unavailable there.
Pick Roadblock if…
Roadblock suits Safari users on iPhone or Mac who want to block ads, tracking scripts and page annoyances. Its separate profiles may also suit people who want different settings for family use or different network connections.