Incogni vs DeleteMe: Automation vs hands-on removal

Incogni automates broad broker coverage on every plan. DeleteMe leans on human researchers to submit and check removals by hand. Check how their coverage, pricing, and proof compare...

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At a glance

Both delist you from data brokers. Incogni automates requests at scale; DeleteMe puts researchers on every opt-out.

Incogni's strenth: verified numbers and reach

Incogni's strenth: verified numbers and reach

Every plan automatically covers 420+ brokers (number verified by Deloitte); unlimited custom removals on higher plans.

DeleteMe's strength: human-handled removals

DeleteMe's strength: human-handled removals

Researchers review each report and submit opt-outs by hand, following up repeatedly with major brokers.

Which to pick

Which to pick

Choose Incogni for lower-cost automation and unlimited custom removals, or DeleteMe if you'd rather have human-led removals.

Individual plans, compared

Weigh lower recurring subscription costs against a legacy service built around manual submissions.¹

Individual plans, compared

Incogni: Standard and Unlimited plans

Both cover 420+ brokers. Standard costs $7.99/mo, Unlimited adds custom removals for $14.99/mo.

DeleteMe: Standard and Premium plans

Standard ($10.75/mo) and Premium ($15/mo) cover 850+ brokers each. Both tiers include manual custom removal requests.

What to consider

Choose Incogni for lower recurring costs, or select DeleteMe if you want a team to handle all removal requests for you.

Family and group plans

With Incogni, one rate covers five people. DeleteMe sells couple and family tiers, and its family plan also caps at four.¹

Family and group plans

Incogni: Family and Family Unlimited

Incogni Family ($15.99/mo) includes automated removals from 420+ brokers. Unlimited ($22.99/mo) adds unlimited custom removals.

DeleteMe plans for couples and families

Both tiers include automated and custom removals. DeleteMe charges $19.08/mo for couples and $27.42/mo for families.

What to consider

Incogni provides more affordable family plans, while DeleteMe may be suitable if you prefer assistance with removals.

How the removal engines compare

Incogni achieves a higher removal rate with the same scan frequency, while DeleteMe's strength lies in its human-assisted opt-out process.

Incogni
DeleteMe
Removal method
Automated requests, human-assisted if needed
Submitted and verified by human researchers
Recurring scans and requests
Every 60 days (public brokers) / 90 days (private brokers)
Quarterly or every 60 days (for Premium)
Removal rate (after 30 days)
Proof of removal
Live dashboard status per request
Live dashboard status per request
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Where coverage differs

The vast majority of pages covered by DeleteMe are available only through custom removals, capped at 40 / 60 a year.

Real coverage

Real coverage

DeleteMe covers only 85+ pages on its Standard plan, Incogni covers 420+ pages on every plan.

Capped custom removals

Capped custom removals

DeleteMe users are allowed only 40 custom requests per year (or 60 with a Premium plan).

Major names included

Major names included

Major names, like Whitepages, Intelius, and Spokeo, are covered by both services.

Beyond removal: extras and bundles

DeleteMe stands alone with no bundling. Incogni pairs with Surfshark and Coveron for a more complete privacy setup.

Incogni Protect

Incogni Protect

Combines Unlimited removal with Coveron: $1M insurance plus dark web and TransUnion monitoring. US only.

Surfshark One+

Surfshark One+

Pairs Incogni with a VPN, alternative ID, ad blocker, antivirus software, breach alerts, and up to $1M identity theft coverage.

DeleteMe’s masking toolkit

DeleteMe’s masking toolkit

Includes a disposable email address and phone number as standard features.

Value for money and refund terms

Prices are calculated assuming annual billing. The cost per automated broker removal is calculated based on the actual, not the claimed, number of covered brokers.

Incogni
DeleteMe
Lowest individual price
$7.99/mo (Standard)
$10.75/mo (Standard)
Highest individual price
$14.99/mo (Unlimited)
$15/mo (Premium)
Cost per automated broker
~$0.02/mo (Standard)
~$0.13/mo (Standard)
Billing
Monthly and annual
Annual and biannual
Money-back/risk-free policy
30-day, money-back guarantee
Full refund until the first Privacy Report
Free trial
No free trial or free tier
No free trial or free tier
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What Incogni users say

Users report fewer broker listings, affordable hands-off removals, and ongoing protection as profiles reappear.

From 160+ broker sites down to 39

A Trustpilot user switched from manual removal to Incogni—six months later, exposure fell from 160+ sites to about 39.²

Affordable and fully hands-off

A Reddit reviewer's top pros: affordable pricing, effective custom and automated removal, and no manual opt-outs or CAPTCHAs.³

Trust trade-off

Reddit users say the dashboard marks removals "completed" without screenshots or before/after proof.⁴

What DeleteMe users say

Users value DeleteMe's human-reviewed reports and ongoing broker follow-ups. Long-term users say it delivers real removals.

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Thorough reports with human review

A Trustpilot user is "very impressed how thorough DeleteMe has been," citing human-curated progress reports.⁵

Outcomes can vary by data broker

Reddit users note that DeleteMe's results vary—solid with some brokers, less satisfying with others.⁶

Established service

Reddit users see DeleteMe as an established service that handles repeat opt-outs and follow-ups.⁶

Can you trust Incogni?

Independently verified by Deloitte with a SOC 2 Type 2 examination, giving strong external validation.

Can you trust Incogni?

Independent Deloitte assurance report

Deloitte independently verified Incogni's broker coverage, recurring removals, deletion confirmations, and no data sale.⁷

2,900+ consumer reviews

Incogni has far more Trustpilot reviews than its competitors, offering more social proof.

GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, and PIPEDA compliant

Operates under four major privacy frameworks. EU-based data infrastructure with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Can you trust DeleteMe?

DeleteMe holds SOC 2 and ISO 27001 plus an A+ BBB rating, though parent Abine had a past cloud exposure on another product.

Can you trust DeleteMe?

Dual certified

Rare dual certification: SOC 2 held continuously since 2021, ISO 27001 independently audited and added in 2026.

A+ BBB rating and 72% five-star reviews on Trustpilot

Abine Inc. holds an A+ BBB rating, and 72% of its Trustpilot reviews are five-star—consistent signals across platforms.

Verified effectiveness

In Consumer Reports' testing of data removal services, DeleteMe hit a one-month removal rate of only 20%.

So which one should you choose?

Start with how involved you want to be—fully automated coverage, or human-reviewed removals handled for you.

Incogni may suit you if...

Incogni may suit you if...

You want lower-cost automated coverage on every plan, unlimited custom removals, and independently tested effectiveness.

DeleteMe may suit you if…

DeleteMe may suit you if…

You prefer human-reviewed privacy reports and researcher-submitted removals, and don't mind paying more for that hands-on service.

Weigh carefully

Weigh carefully

Before you buy, note DeleteMe's refund window closes at your first Privacy Report—not a full 30 days like Incogni's guarantee.

Get started in minutes

Protecting your personal information is simple and intuitive with Incogni.

Step 1

Step 1

Sign up

Create an account and provide basic information.

Step 2

Step 2

Give permissions

Grant us the right to legally send requests on your behalf with just a few clicks.

Step 3

Step 3

We get to work

We automatically identify and submit removal requests to data brokers.

Step 4

Step 4

Track progress

Monitor the data removal progress in real time and submit extra links via Custom Removals.

30-day money-back guarantee on all Incogni plans

If we don't meet your expectations, contact our 24/7 Customer Support Team within 30 days of signing up, and we'll refund the full amount paid.

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