PrivacyOn vs. DeleteMe
DeleteMe pioneered data removal — PrivacyOn covers the same core removal for less money, and adds dark-web monitoring plus a zero-knowledge Vault DeleteMe's base plan doesn't include.
Pricing
Price: what do you actually pay?
DeleteMe
3 separate plans
1 person
$129/yr
2 people
$229/yr
Family (up to 4)
$329/yr
PrivacyOn
for one person — households bundle for less:
- 100+ data broker sites monitored, continuously
- Continuous automated re-scans — not one-time or quarterly
- Dark-web breach & leaked-password monitoring
- Encrypted Vault: passwords + 1GB files
Save $228/yr
A family of 5 on DeleteMe costs $458/yr — the $329 family plan (capped at 4) plus a $129 individual plan for the 5th person. PrivacyOn covers all 5 for $229.95/yr.
Prices checked Aug 21, 2026 — see DeleteMe's site for current offers.
DeleteMe's family plan caps at 4 people — a 5th family member needs a separate plan. DeleteMe also sells a 2-year individual plan for $209 ($104.50/yr average).
Features
What's included beyond removal?
| Feature | PrivacyOn | DeleteMe |
|---|---|---|
| Automated data-broker removal | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous re-scans (vs. periodic reports) | Yes | Quarterly reports only |
| Dark-web breach monitoring | Yes | No |
| Leaked-password checking | Yes | No |
| Password manager | Yes | No |
| Encrypted file storage (1GB) | Yes | No |
| Zero-knowledge encryption on stored passwords/files | Yes | No |
| Touch ID / biometric unlock | Yes | No |
| Human operators for custom removal requests | No | Yes |
| Family plan covers up to | 5 people | 4 people |
The math
Family math & per-person cost
| Question | PrivacyOn | DeleteMe |
|---|---|---|
| Per-person cost — 2 people | $82.48/person/yr (Couples) | $114.50/person/yr |
| Per-person cost — family | ~$46/person/yr (Family, up to 5) | ~$82.25/person/yr (capped at 4) |
| Max people on one plan | 5 | 4 — a 5th needs a separate plan |
| Removal model | Automated, continuous re-scans | Human-operator requests, quarterly reports |
Fair play
When DeleteMe is the better choice
Where DeleteMe has the edge
No single service is right for everyone. Here's where DeleteMe genuinely has the edge:
- The longest track record in the space
- A strong reputation for white-glove, human-operator custom removals
- A 2-year prepay discount for individuals ($209 total)
Common questions