Incogni Alternative That Actually Removes Your Data from 1,500+ Brokers (Not Just 270)

When choosing a data removal service, the numbers tell only part of the story. While Incogni has established itself as a popular choice in the automated data

removal market, a deeper look reveals significant gaps in both coverage and privacy protection that our upcoming service, CrabClear, is specifically designed to address.

The Coverage Gap No One Talks About

Incogni advertises removal from "180+ data brokers" on their homepage, though their support documentation mentions covering 270+ brokers. That sounds impressive until you realize the data broker ecosystem contains over 1,500 active entities worldwide collecting and selling your personal information.

The math is simple but sobering: Even at their higher estimate, Incogni covers less than 20% of data brokers. That means 80% of companies trading your personal data remain untouched.

Perhaps more concerning are the specific sites Incogni doesn't cover. Major people-search platforms like Spokeo, Whitepages, and BeenVerified—some of the most visible and frequently accessed sources of personal information online—are notably absent from their removal list. These are often the first results that appear when someone searches for your name, yet Incogni leaves them completely unaddressed.

CrabClear's approach: We're launching with coverage of 1,500+ data brokers from day one. This isn't an arbitrary number—it's the result of extensive research mapping the actual data broker ecosystem. We include all the major people-search sites Incogni misses, plus hundreds of smaller, specialized brokers that fly under the radar but still sell your data.

The Jurisdiction Problem: When "Privacy-Focused" Meets US Corporate Law

Here's something Incogni doesn't prominently advertise: Despite being owned by Nord Security (a Netherlands company) and marketing themselves as privacy-focused with German servers, Incogni Inc. is legally incorporated in Los Angeles, California.

Why does this matter? US incorporation means:

• CLOUD Act compliance: US authorities can demand access to data regardless of where it's physically stored
• FISA Section 702 exposure: Permits surveillance of non-US persons' data
• NSA data collection programs: Legal frameworks that enable mass surveillance
• Conflicting obligations: US surveillance laws directly conflict with EU privacy protections

For European users, this is particularly problematic. The Schrems II ruling explicitly declared US surveillance laws incompatible with EU privacy rights. No amount of encryption or German server locations can overcome the fundamental issue of US legal jurisdiction.

CrabClear's foundation: We're incorporated and operated entirely within the European Union. Your data never touches US servers or comes under US legal jurisdiction. This isn't just a technical detail—it's fundamental to genuine privacy protection. EU incorporation means:

• Full GDPR protection without exceptions
• No exposure to US surveillance laws
• No conflicting legal obligations
• Complete alignment with European privacy values

The Post-Cancellation Spam Mystery

One of the most troubling patterns in Incogni user reviews involves reports of dramatically increased spam after canceling the service. Multiple users across different platforms report spam jumping from manageable levels to hundreds of messages per day immediately after ending their subscription.

While Incogni attributes this to coincidental timing or external data breaches, the consistency of these reports raises questions. When multiple users independently report the same unusual pattern—spam increasing specifically after cancellation rather than gradually over time—it suggests a systemic issue worth investigating.

CrabClear's commitment: We believe in complete transparency about data handling. When you cancel, your data is immediately and permanently deleted from our systems. No retention "for improvement purposes," no transfer to "alumni databases," just complete deletion as required by GDPR. And we'll provide confirmation of this deletion for your records.

Real Pricing vs. Hidden Costs

Incogni's pricing structure heavily favors annual commitments:

• Monthly plan: $16.58/month
• Annual plan: $99.48/year ($8.29/month)

But here's what they don't emphasize: their 30-day money-back guarantee only applies to first-time purchases. No refunds on renewals. No partial refunds after 30 days. And those frequent 50-60% promotional discounts? They're essentially admitting the regular price is inflated.

CrabClear's honest pricing:

• Launch price: €79/year (saving €70 off regular price)
• First 50 customers: Additional 50% off
• 30-day guarantee: See hundreds of removals or get a full refund
• No fake "regular prices" that nobody pays
• Transparent pricing that reflects actual value

The Ownership Web: When Privacy Services Consolidate

In 2022, Nord Security merged with Surfshark, creating a privacy services conglomerate that now owns:

• NordVPN
• Surfshark VPN
• Atlas VPN
• Incogni
• Multiple other privacy tools

This consolidation means your data removal service, VPN, and other privacy tools might all funnel data to the same corporate entity. While they claim to operate independently, the technical and legal ability to cross-reference user data across services exists.

CrabClear's independence: We're not part of a VPN conglomerate or a venture capital portfolio. We're privacy advocates who previously built meetergo (serving 26,000+ clients including Mercedes-Benz and Shop Apotheke). Our sole focus is data removal, not building a data empire of our own.

Coverage Comparison: The Full Picture

Why Jurisdiction Matters More Than Marketing

Many US companies market themselves as "privacy-focused" while being legally required to cooperate with surveillance programs. This isn't about the companies being dishonest—it's about conflicting legal frameworks that make true privacy protection impossible under US jurisdiction.

The European Union's GDPR isn't just a regulation; it's a fundamental recognition that privacy is a human right. This philosophical difference shapes everything from data retention to government access to corporate accountability.

When your data removal service operates under US law, you're trusting that:

• Executive orders won't change overnight
• Surveillance programs won't expand
• Legal precedents won't shift
• Corporate policies won't be overruled by government demands

With CrabClear's EU-only approach, these aren't concerns—they're impossibilities.

The Bottom Line: Complete Protection vs. Partial Coverage

Choosing a data removal service isn't just about automation or price—it's about comprehensive protection that actually works. When 80% of data brokers remain untouched, when major search sites aren't covered, and when US legal jurisdiction undermines privacy promises, you're not getting the protection you're paying for.

CrabClear launches in August 2025 with a simple promise: remove your data from 1,500+ brokers that actually have it, not just the easy ones. Process everything within EU borders. Charge an honest price that reflects real value.

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The difference is clear. CrabClear.

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