Incogni vs DeleteMe (2026): Which Removes More, for Less?

Updated 2026-10-18 · Prices and policies checked 2026-10-18 · No hands-on testing

Short answer

For most people, Incogni. It’s cheaper on an annual plan ($95.88 vs $129), covers marketing data brokers too, and topped the peer-reviewed PoPETs study. DeleteMe came out weak in Consumer Reports’ test. The two were never tested head to head, though, and Incogni’s PoPETs rate is self-reported. If you want proof of each removal, Optery’s screenshot reports go further than either.

Side by side

IncogniDeleteMe
Our rank#3#4
Lowest price, 1 person/yr$95.88/yr$129/yr
Coverage420+ data brokers; Unlimited adds custom requests to 3,000+ sites“All major data broker websites” (no count on the pricing page)
Consumer Reports (2024)not tested27% after 4 months
PoPETs (2025)76.6% after 30 days (self-reported)not tested
Refund30-day money-back guarantee“100% Satisfaction Guarantee” (terms not stated on the pricing page); plans renew automatically unless canceled
Free trial or tierNo free trial statedNo free trial stated
Trustpilot4.3/5 (3,050)3.6/5 (263)
Affiliate statusAffiliate program exists (via Surfshark); we applied on 2026-10-18 and have not been approved.Affiliate program exists; we applied on 2026-10-18 and have not been approved.

Sources: Consumer Reports, “Data Defense: Evaluating People-Search Site Removal Services” (August 2024); He, Snyder, Haddadi, Bustamante & Tyson, “Measuring the Accuracy and Effectiveness of PII Removal Services”, Proceedings on Privacy Enhancing Technologies 2025(4); Incogni pricing; DeleteMe pricing. Trustpilot figures checked 2026-10-18.

Incogni in brief

Incogni posted the highest removal rate in the peer-reviewed study, at a mid-range price. Two limits: the rate is self-reported by the service, and you can’t see the records it removes. Choose it for breadth, not proof. Full Incogni review.

DeleteMe in brief

DeleteMe is the best-known name, but the independent test isn’t kind to it: 27% removal after four months, against 65% for EasyOptOuts at a sixth of the price. Choose it only if its custom requests matter to you. Full DeleteMe review.

FAQ

Is Incogni better than DeleteMe?

For most people, Incogni. It’s cheaper on an annual plan ($95.88 vs $129), covers marketing data brokers too, and topped the peer-reviewed PoPETs study. DeleteMe came out weak in Consumer Reports’ test. The two were never tested head to head, though, and Incogni’s PoPETs rate is self-reported. If you want proof of each removal, Optery’s screenshot reports go further than either.

Which is cheaper, Incogni or DeleteMe?

At the lowest listed one-person price: Incogni $95.88/yr, DeleteMe $129/yr (checked 2026-10-18).