California DROP replaces 3 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installGovernment-hosted browser signup followed by one deletion request
dataPersonal identifiers encrypted before storage in CalPrivacy's DROP system and matched by registered data brokers
setupOnly California residents are eligible, and the request requires personal identifiers for broker matching
facts verified 2026-08-11
California residents get one government request to 600-plus brokers; everyone else gets a geography lesson.
the catchIt is California-only and registry-bound, without Incogni's ongoing request follow-up across a broader broker set.
the verdict →all Incogni alternatives →
California residents get one government request to 600-plus brokers; everyone else gets a geography lesson.
the catchIt covers only eligible California residents and registered brokers, without Optery's discovery screenshots and individualized exposure tracking.
the verdict →all Optery alternatives →
California residents get one government request to 600-plus brokers; everyone else gets a geography lesson.
the catchIt only serves California residents and registered brokers, with no ongoing broad-web discovery or individualized evidence reports like DeleteMe.
the verdict →all DeleteMe alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $504/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
