Alternatives · Data Removal
IdentityIQ alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best IdentityIQ alternative for most people is Optery (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of data removal services. It's also the best free one.
IdentityIQ compared with 5 alternatives: Aura, Incogni, DeleteMe, Optery and Privacy Bee.
IdentityIQ is a paid product, starting at $8.49 per month, or $86.61 billed yearly (Secure Basic). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IdentityIQThis tool | From $8.49/mo | No | Web |
| Aura | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Incogni | From $7.99/mo | No | Web |
| DeleteMe | From $129/yr | No | Web |
| Optery | Free plan · from $3.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Privacy Bee | From $8/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
IdentityIQ starts at $7.22 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Optery.
Aura, Incogni, DeleteMe and Privacy Bee score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from IdentityIQ
Aura
Identity theft protection plans that include data broker removal
- Aura starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Aura also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Aura also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People who want data removal and identity theft protection on one bill
Incogni
Automated data broker opt-outs from the company Surfshark started
- Incogni starts at $7.99 per month, billed yearly at $95.88 ($15.98 billed monthly).
- Incogni also covers reports.
- Incogni does not cover vPN and malware protection, which IdentityIQ does.
Suits: People in the US, Canada, the UK or Europe who want broker opt-outs on autopilot
DeleteMe
Data broker removal handled by privacy staff, sold by the year
- DeleteMe starts at $129 per year for 1 person ($10.75 a month).
- DeleteMe also covers reports.
- DeleteMe does not cover vPN and malware protection, which IdentityIQ does.
Suits: People who want privacy staff, not only software, filing their opt-outs
Optery
Data broker removal with a free exposure report and screenshot proof
- Optery starts at $3.25 per month, billed yearly at $39 ($3.99 billed monthly).
- Optery has a free plan, which IdentityIQ lacks.
- Optery also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Optery also covers reports.
- Optery does not cover vPN and malware protection, which IdentityIQ does.
Suits: Seeing where your details are posted for free before paying anything
Privacy Bee
Data broker removal with custom takedowns and a white-glove tier
- Privacy Bee starts at $8 per month, billed annually (the pricing page calls it approximate).
- Privacy Bee also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Privacy Bee also covers reports.
- Privacy Bee does not cover vPN and malware protection, which IdentityIQ does.
Suits: People outside the US, since it serves almost every country
Limits worth knowing in IdentityIQ
- Data removal is listed among its features, but the plan comparison does not show which tiers include it, so confirm before buying if that is the reason.
- The pricing page lists no free trial; the FAQ says it does not typically offer one.
- Family insurance of $25K per member appears only in the Secure Max list.
- Aimed at US consumers: credit bureaus and SSN alerts are US-specific.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to IdentityIQ?
The alternatives to IdentityIQ in this directory are Aura, Incogni, DeleteMe, Optery and Privacy Bee. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IdentityIQ.
Is there a free alternative to IdentityIQ?
Yes. Optery has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which IdentityIQ alternatives work on Windows?
The IdentityIQ listing does not include a Windows app. Aura lists one.
Which IdentityIQ alternatives work on macOS?
The IdentityIQ listing does not include a macOS app. Aura lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.