The PrivacyDuck Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about PrivacyDuck in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
PrivacyDuck
The Insider’s Guide
Hand-managed data broker removal sold as one flat household plan
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among data removal services, read from PrivacyDuck’s own pages.
Made by Privacy Duck · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from PrivacyDuck’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on PrivacyDuck’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.4
GPA, above 0 of the 11 other data removal services we grade
PrivacyDuck removes personal details such as home addresses, phone numbers and family links from people-search sites and data brokers. It says a US-based team files removals, with people handling cases and not only automation, and rescans every 90 days to catch listings that return. It sells a single annual plan that covers one household.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about PrivacyDuck, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and signing up means giving personal details and a US state.
- 1
Best for people-search removal done by a team
PrivacyDuck removes home addresses, phone numbers and family links from people-search sites and data brokers, with a team handling cases.
- 2
Paid plans start at $24.92 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $299 per year, billed annually.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Removal from 400+ sites
Files removal requests with more than 400 data brokers and people-search sites, and says a team does the filing by hand where it matters.
- 5
Household coverage
One plan covers every family member connected to you, including unlimited aliases, previous names and email addresses.
- 6
Rescans every 90 days
Checks again every 90 days so that listings that reappear are caught and removed.
- 7
A 1.4 GPA, above 0 of 11
That is against the other data removal services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace PrivacyDuck you would be making opt-out requests to hundreds of data brokers, sent again whenever they list you again. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
PrivacyDuck at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $299 per year, billed annually
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Privacy Duck, since 2011
- Category
- Data Removal Services
- Our grade
- 1.4 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for people-search removal done by a team
PrivacyDuck removes home addresses, phone numbers and family links from people-search sites and data brokers, with a team handling cases. It's one plan at $299 a year for a household with no free plan or trial, it is aimed at the US, and no apps are listed.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $299 a year is about $24.92 a month, where this category's dearest tenth begins, and it is one plan for one household. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial. A free scan shows where your data is before you pay. |
| Features | C | Removal from 400+ sites, past names, aliases, and email and phone masking, with people handling cases. That does the removal job, with no extras like a VPN or password manager. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and signing up means giving personal details and a US state. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | A web login only, with no mobile apps or browser extensions listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who PrivacyDuck is for
- Fits if you want people to handle removals for one household
- Works for someone in the US who wants a single plan
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you're one person, as the plan is $299 a year for a household
- Skip it if you want apps or extensions, as none are listed
- Not for you if you're outside the US, since signup asks for a US state
- Watch out: the pricing page says one household while the family page lists 20% to 30% off 2 or more plans
- Watch out: the card statement shows the billing company, PrivacyPros
Good to know
Good for
- Households that want one specialist to own the case instead of a dashboard
- People with several past names, addresses or email addresses to clear
- Buyers who prefer a single flat price over per-person tiers
Worth knowing
- There is one plan at $299 per year and no free tier or free trial; a free scan shows where your data is exposed before you pay.
- The pricing page says the plan covers one household, while the family page lists discounts of 20% to 30% for 2 or more paid plans; check which applies before buying.
- It is a service run by a small team and is used through a web login; no mobile apps or browser extensions are listed.
- Coverage is US-focused: the signup form asks for a US state, and the card statement shows the billing company, PrivacyPros.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$24.92
A month to start, paid by the year
PrivacyDuck is a paid product, starting at $299 per year, billed annually.
A free scan shows where your data is before you pay.
Standard Protection
$299
per household / year, billed annually
Removal from 400+ sites for one household, unlimited aliases and past names, email and phone masking, and email, chat and phone support.
Read from privacyduck.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Multi-plan discount: 20% to 30% off
PrivacyDuck's family page lists 20% off for 2 paid plans, 25% off for 3 and 30% off for 4 or more.
Stated on privacyduck.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Hand-managed data broker removal sold as one flat household plan. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, data removal.
That does the removal job, with no extras like a VPN or password manager.
- Removal from 400+ sites
- Files removal requests with more than 400 data brokers and people-search sites, and says a team does the filing by hand where it matters.
- Household coverage
- One plan covers every family member connected to you, including unlimited aliases, previous names and email addresses.
- Rescans every 90 days
- Checks again every 90 days so that listings that reappear are caught and removed.
- Progress reports
- Sends a progress report each quarter by email or text.
- Custom removal requests
- Handles custom removal requests alongside its automated services.
- Email and phone masking
- Includes email and phone masking tools in the plan.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
PrivacyDuck is made by Privacy Duck, and has been around since 2011.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/11
Other data removal services it is graded above
PrivacyDuck's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 11 other data removal services we grade.
It stands best on features (C, above 1 of 11) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $24.92 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $9.99 for the category: 8 of the 8 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 8 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 12 data removal services we grade, cut by the letter each got. PrivacyDuck’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 11
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 11
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 11
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 11
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 11
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 10 data removal services. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. PrivacyDuck is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace PrivacyDuck you would be making opt-out requests to hundreds of data brokers, sent again whenever they list you again. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 11 of the 11 other data removal services grade higher. It costs $299 a year.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Opt-out requests to hundreds of data brokers, sent again whenever they list you again.
What this rests on. PrivacyDuck’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
DeleteMe, Optery, Incogni, Privacy Bee and Kanary
The 5 tools PrivacyDuck is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
DeleteMe
From $129/yr
Data broker removal handled by privacy staff, sold by the year.
- 2.8GPA
Optery
Free plan · from $3.25/mo
Data broker removal with a free exposure report and screenshot proof.
- Optery has a free plan. PrivacyDuck does not.
- Only Optery lists iOS and Android apps.
- 1.8GPA
Incogni
From $7.99/mo
Automated data broker opt-outs from the company Surfshark started.
- 2.4GPA
Privacy Bee
From $8/mo
Data broker removal with custom takedowns and a white-glove tier.
- Only Privacy Bee lists iOS and Android apps.
- 1.8GPA
Kanary
From $250/yr
Threat-based personal data removal for people at risk of doxxing.
- Only Kanary lists iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is PrivacyDuck free?
No. PrivacyDuck is a paid product, starting at $299 per year, billed annually.
How much does PrivacyDuck cost?
PrivacyDuck lists one plan. Standard Protection: $299 per household / year, billed annually.
What platforms does PrivacyDuck work on?
PrivacyDuck is available on Web.
Does PrivacyDuck offer any discounts?
PrivacyDuck publicly lists the following: Multi-plan discount: 20% to 30% off.
Does PrivacyDuck have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. PrivacyDuck is listed for Web.
Does PrivacyDuck have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. PrivacyDuck is listed for Web.
Is PrivacyDuck open source?
PrivacyDuck is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes PrivacyDuck?
PrivacyDuck is made by Privacy Duck. It dates from 2011.
What are the alternatives to PrivacyDuck?
The closest alternatives to PrivacyDuck in our directory are DeleteMe, Optery, Incogni, Privacy Bee and Kanary.
How does PrivacyDuck compare with other data removal services?
PrivacyDuck's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 11 other data removal services we grade.
Is PrivacyDuck good value for money?
ToolGPA grades PrivacyDuck D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $24.92 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $9.99 for the category: 8 of the 8 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of PrivacyDuck?
To replace PrivacyDuck you would be making opt-out requests to hundreds of data brokers, sent again whenever they list you again.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from PrivacyDuck’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from PrivacyDuck's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Privacy Duck. Prices change, so check privacyduck.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- PrivacyDuck, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/privacy-duck
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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