Comparison
QuietName vs the deletion apps
Every competitor on this page is good at one thing: removing records from a list. None of them start where we start - by investigating who you actually are online.
Competitor facts below were verified on vendor pricing pages on September 25, 2026. Pricing and features change - verify before purchasing decisions. DeleteMe pricing could not be verified on that date.
| Capability | DIY (free) | DeleteMe | Incogni | Optery | Privacy Bee | QuietName |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shows you what's findable about YOU | You do the work | Free scan | No | Free w/ screenshots | No | Free scan + full dossier |
| Discovers emails/usernames you didn't provide | - | No | No | No | No | Yes (core feature) |
| Identity / namesake resolution | - | No | No | No | No | Yes (core feature) |
| Removal from 200+ brokers | Weeks of forms | Yes | Yes (420+) | Yes (380+) | Yes (517) | Yes, all name variants |
| Human advisor + walkthrough | - | Partial (reviewed opt-outs) | Phone support @$14.99 | Explicitly none | Premium tiers | Included |
| Written quarterly proof (before/after) | - | Dashboard only | Dashboard only | Dashboard only | Workflow statuses | Mailed PDF report |
| Household (multi-name) removal | - | Per-person | Up to 5 members | 1 name cap on Core | Unlimited aliases | Yes + name-merge cleanup |
Deep dives - verified, not vibes
DeleteMe
The longest-established removal service (Abine). Human-reviewed opt-outs, per-person subscriptions, and a free Privacy Meter scan covering brokers, dark web and breaches.
Incogni
Surfshark's automated removal service. Cheapest mainstream option, broad list coverage, fully self-serve.
Optery
The most transparent scanner: shows your exposures with screenshots. Free tier scans and displays; paid tiers automate removals.
Privacy Bee
Removal plus threat monitoring, with human analyst services in premium tiers. People-search-heavy coverage.