ClickGuardian vs CHEQ
Last updated June 2026
Looking for a European alternative to CHEQ? Here's how ClickGuardian compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: ClickGuardian. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
UK-based click-fraud protection for Google and Bing Ads with real-time blocking and founder-led support.
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Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇮🇱 IL
EU data residency
not established
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DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
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Certifications
No
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Price from
$49/mo
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Free plan
No
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Open Source
No
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Integrations
Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads (coming soon)
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We have not yet completed our own research on CHEQ; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
ClickGuardian
Strengths
- +Quick and straightforward setup, typically under 5 minutes with clear documentation
- +Effective reduction of fraudulent clicks, protecting ad budgets from bots and fake leads
- +Strong return on investment, with reported monthly savings and improved campaign metrics
- +Responsive and knowledgeable support team, including dedicated onboarding specialists
- +Personalized onboarding process, particularly valued by teams needing guidance
- +Comprehensive click and behavior tracking, including IP tracking and fake lead detection
- +Seamless integration with multiple ad platforms and campaigns
Limitations
- −Interface and onboarding can be overwhelming for some users, indicating a steeper learning curve
- −Pricing structure may include hidden costs, particularly for personalized onboarding or advanced features
CHEQ
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
ClickGuardian
CHEQ
EU data residency
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Transfer mechanism
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DPA
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Sub-processors
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Certifications
No
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Pricing
ClickGuardian
- Starter $49 per monthUp to $6,000/month ad spend protected · 1 website, 1 Google Ads account · Unlimited clicks monitored
- Professional $99 per monthUp to $20,000/month ad spend protected · 3 websites, 3 Google Ads accounts · Custom blocking rules & campaign exclusions
- Growth $189 per monthUp to $65,000/month ad spend protected · 10 websites, 10 Google Ads accounts · Microsoft Ads protection included
- Scale $379 per monthUp to $200,000/month ad spend protected · Unlimited websites, unlimited Google Ads accounts · Meta Ads protection included
Custom plans available for ad spend over $200,000/month. All plans include a 7-day free trial.
CHEQ
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
ClickGuardian
- Real-Time Fraud Detection & Blocking
- Real-time blocking of fraudulent clicks with automatic updates to ad exclusion lists, Live blocking feed showing blocked IPs and reasons, Automated blocking for Google Ads campaigns, Continuous real-time monitoring of ad traffic
- Fraud Identification Technologies
- Detection of VPN, TOR, and proxy traffic, Device fingerprinting to track repeat offenders across IP changes, Fraud Intelligence Network analyzing traffic behavior and click patterns, Real-time traffic quality scoring (0–100 per visitor)
- Customization & Control
- Custom blocking rules (e.g., max clicks per IP, geo-restrictions), Campaign exclusions for targeted protection, Manual IP blocking, Country-based blocking
- Analytics & Reporting
- Detailed analytics dashboard showing click sources, timing, and authenticity, Advanced analytics dashboard (in higher-tier plans), Custom reporting (in higher-tier plans), Clear visual reports with simple charts
- Multi-Platform & Multi-Account Protection
- Protection for Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns, Meta Ads protection (coming soon), Multi-user access for team collaboration, Cross-blocking across multiple websites
CHEQ
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.