Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Optery vs Privacy Bee
Optery
Higher score in this comparison
Privacy Bee
Where Optery and Privacy Bee differ
| Compare | OpteryReviewVisitVisit | Privacy BeeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $39 to $249Lower | $96 to $804 |
| Data brokers covered | 950 | 1,133Higher |
| Removal frequency | Monthly automated scanning and removals | Automatic continuous 24/7/365 monitoring; expedited within 24 hrs on Signature |
| Countries covered | United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Optery scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Yearly price is lower at Optery: $39 to $249 vs $96 to $804.
- Data brokers covered is higher at Privacy Bee: 1,133 vs 950.
- Support channels: only Optery offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only Privacy Bee offers Chat, Phone.
- Optery is available in 4 more countries.
Our verdict on each
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.
Privacy Bee
Privacy Bee suits US readers who want the broadest data broker coverage on the shortlist and a free account to start from, even though yearly fees sit above the group median. Coverage runs to 1,133 brokers, and the free plan makes first contact cost nothing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Optery | Privacy Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherMonthly rate $39.99 sits above the data removal median of €10.52, though yearly price ranks 2 of 23. | 9.1Monthly fees run $8 to $67 and yearly fees run $96 to $804; it ranks 7 of 23 on yearly price. |
| Offer | 9.4Free plan gives quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools only; paid plans add Monthly automated scanning and removals over 950 brokers. | 9.7HigherA free plan, a free scan, free accounts with no credit card and unlimited free monitoring, plus 1,133 brokers covered. |
| Privacy | 8.5 | 8.5 |
How they place
| Ranking | Optery | Privacy Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Identity theft protection | 12 of 117 | 55 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 19 of 280 | 89 of 280 |
| Data removal services | 4 of 41 | 20 of 41 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Optery | Privacy Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, Budget | Free, Budget |
| Legal entity | OPTERY, INC. | Privacy Bee, LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Optery | Privacy Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39.99 | $8Lower |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | Free quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools only; no automated removals | Free scan and free account, no credit card; unlimited free monitoring |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extensionCovers more | iOS, Android, Web |
| Logging policy | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | US | US |
| Open source | No | No |
Identity protection
| Fact | Optery | Privacy Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $39.99 | $8 to $67Lower |
| Credit bureaus monitored | 635 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Optery | Privacy Bee | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $39 to $249lowest quarter | $96 to $804below the median | $99.99 |
| Data brokers covered | 950above the median | 1,133highest quarter | 425 |
Median across 24 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Privacy Bee
Pros
- Covers 1,133 data brokers, more than DeleteMe at 969
- Free plan with a free scan, a free account, no credit card and unlimited free monitoring
- Monitoring runs automatically and continuously, with expedited removals within a day on Signature
Cons
- Yearly fees run $96 to $804, above EasyOptOuts at $19.99 and the €104.36 median for the group
- Entry monthly fees start at $8, above the €6.95 entry floor of the group
- Open source: no, so the service cannot be inspected directly
Who each suits
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.
Privacy Bee
Who it suits
- US readers who want the widest data broker coverage of the brands compared here
- People who want to see what a free scan finds before paying anything
- Households that want removal monitoring to keep running rather than a one-off purge
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first readers, who will find EasyOptOuts cheaper at $19.99 yearly
- Readers who want a broader privacy bundle instead, since Surfshark lists €121.23 yearly
- Anyone who needs open source software, which Privacy Bee is not
Current offers
Optery
Current offer
Discount code
Optery's 2026 Fall Sale: 20% off
Use promo code FALL2026 at checkout
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Privacy Bee
Current offer
Discount code
62% off annual licenses: 62% off
Code FLASH62 applied at checkout; 62% off applies to annual licenses only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Optery | Privacy Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| New Zealand | Yes | No |
| South Africa | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Privacy Bee
How much does Privacy Bee cost at entry and on renewal?+
Entry fees start at $8, monthly fees run $8 to $67 and yearly fees run $96 to $804. Those ranges span the tiers, so the plan name matters: the cheapest tier sits at the bottom of each range. Yearly pricing sits well above the €104.36 median for the group, so a longer commitment costs more here than the group average.
What does the free plan actually include?+
The free plan covers a free scan, a free account with no credit card needed, and unlimited free monitoring. You can check what is found against your details and keep watching it without paying, rather than receiving a single report. Paid tiers start at $8 once you decide the results justify an upgrade.
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