Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Kanary vs Optery
Optery
Higher score in this comparison
Kanary
Where Kanary and Optery differ
| Compare | KanaryReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OpteryReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $250 to $500 | $39 to $249Lower |
| Countries covered | United States, United Kingdom | United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa |
| Removal frequency | Monthly scans (Core); weekly or daily scans, weekly removal requests and unlimited custom removals (Advanced) | Monthly automated scanning and removals |
| Data brokers covered | Not confirmed | 950 |
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Key differences
- Optery scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.6.
- Yearly price is lower at Optery: $39 to $249 vs $250 to $500.
- Countries covered: only Kanary offers United Kingdom.
- Countries covered: only Optery offers Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
- Support channels: only Kanary offers Community.
- Optery is available in 3 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Optery offers Free.
Our verdict on each
Kanary
Kanary suits readers who want a US and GB data removal service with a trial instead of a free plan, and it is one of the pricier options in the category. Core gives monthly scans, while Advanced adds weekly or daily scans and unlimited custom removals.
Optery
Optery suits readers who want scanning and removals run for them each month instead of working through opt-out forms by hand. Coverage reaches 950 data brokers across US, CA and AU, the figure that sets it apart from cheaper self-service tools.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kanary | Optery |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Yearly fees run $250 to $500 and the family plan is $125, against $19.99 yearly for EasyOptOuts. | 9.8HigherMonthly rate $39.99 sits above the data removal median of €10.52, though yearly price ranks 2 of 23. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.4HigherFree plan gives quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools only; paid plans add Monthly automated scanning and removals over 950 brokers. |
| Privacy | 8.5 | 8.5 |
How they place
| Ranking | Kanary | Optery |
|---|---|---|
| Identity theft protection | 86 of 117 | 12 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 199 of 280 | 19 of 280 |
| Data removal services | 29 of 41 | 4 of 41 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kanary | Optery |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Budget | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | Kanaries Inc | OPTERY, INC. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Kanary | Optery |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $39.99 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools only; no automated removals |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extensionCovers more |
| Logging policy | Application logs kept for 1 week, then deleted; account data deleted immediately on cancellation | Collects profile/contact, device/IP, web analytics, social and geolocation data; uses Google Analytics and retargeting/advertising cookies; data kept while account is active and deleted on account deletion; does not sell or rent personal data for monetary consideration |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | US |
| Open source | Not confirmed | No |
Identity protection
| Fact | Kanary | Optery |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $39.99 |
| Credit bureaus monitored | Not confirmed | 635 |
| Family plan price | $125 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kanary | Optery | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $250 to $500highest quarter | $39 to $249lowest quarter | $99.99 |
| Data brokers covered | Not confirmed | 950above the median | 425 |
Median across 24 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Kanary
Pros
- Free trial of 14 days lets you test the service before paying
- Core includes monthly scans; Advanced adds weekly or daily scans, weekly removal requests and unlimited custom removals
- Coverage spans US and GB, so both markets are served by one subscription
Cons
- There is no free plan, so nothing can be tried before a subscription starts
- Yearly fees of $250 to $500 sit well above the $19.99 yearly charged by EasyOptOuts
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no live chat or phone line listed
Optery
Pros
- Paid plans come with Monthly automated scanning and removals, which is the whole reason to pay rather than filing opt-out forms by hand.
- Coverage spans 950 data brokers across US, CA and AU, a list close to DeleteMe's 969.
- Annual billing runs $39 to $249, starting below the data removal yearly median of €104.36.
Cons
- Monthly billing of $39.99 runs well above the data removal median of €10.52, so the short commitment is the expensive way in.
- Free plan limits stop at quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools, so the scanning and removals arrive with the paid plans (Monthly automated scanning and removals).
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no live chat or phone line for a removal that gets stuck.
Who each suits
Kanary
Who it suits
- US residents who want their data broker records cleaned up on a recurring schedule
- GB readers looking for the same coverage in a single subscription
- Anyone willing to use a trial before committing to a paid plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers on a tight budget who would rather pay the $19.99 yearly at EasyOptOuts
- Anyone outside US and GB
- People who want a free plan, since there is no free plan here
Optery
Who it suits
- Readers who want Monthly automated scanning and removals handled for them and would rather not track opt-out forms themselves.
- People in the United States, CA and AU who want a free look at their exposure before paying anything.
- Readers who want broker removals and credit bureau monitoring together, since 635 bureaus are covered.
Who should look elsewhere
- EasyOptOuts, for readers who cap the yearly bill at $19.99.
- Surfshark, whose yearly price of €121.23 is in euro against Optery's $39 to $249 in dollars, if a single currency's figure settles your budget.
- DeleteMe, if the length of the removal list decides it: 969 sites against 950.
Current offers
Kanary
Current offer
First period offer
2 months free on Team (enterprise) plans: 2 months free
Available on both Core and Advanced when purchased as a team for shared visibility, admin features and support at scale
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
30-day money-back guarantee on first month: 30 days
Cancel anytime; upgrade, downgrade, pause or switch plans any time
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
50% off adding a family member: 50%
Family members added to an existing Core or Advanced account; $125/year for Core and $250/year for Advanced family seats
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Optery
Current offer
Discount code
Optery's 2026 Fall Sale: 20% off
Use promo code FALL2026 at checkout
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Kanary | Optery |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| New Zealand | No | Yes |
| South Africa | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Kanary
How much does Kanary cost a year?+
Yearly fees run $250 to $500, so the price depends on the tier you pick. A family plan is listed at $125 and covers the same service for a household. Compare that with $19.99 yearly at EasyOptOuts if entry price is your main concern.
Is there a free plan?+
There is no free plan, which means nothing on Kanary is available at no cost. The entry point is a free trial of 14 days, which lets you see the monthly scans on Core before paying. Anything beyond that sits behind a subscription.
Optery
What does Optery cost, and is annual billing cheaper than monthly?+
Entry pricing starts at $39.99, and the monthly rate is $39.99. Annual billing runs $39 to $249 across the paid plans, so the lower end of that yearly range is much lighter than paying month to month. Read the monthly figure as the cost of trying the service and the yearly range as the commitment, with several tiers in between.
Is there a free plan, and what is left out of it?+
Yes. The free plan covers quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools, and it stops there: automated removals sit with the paid plans. That makes it a way to see which brokers hold your details and to handle the opt-outs yourself. Paid plans begin at $39.99 if you want the service to submit and resubmit them.
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