Browser extension
See who covers what you read — everywhere in the world
Direct answer
Is there a cheaper alternative to the Ground News extension?
Yes. The Terra-Orb extension offers the same bias, factuality, ownership, blindspot and full-story features, plus 222-country coverage, translation and first detection, for €8.49/month — 15% less than Ground News — with 5 free analyses to try.
Ground News features, and more
| Feature | Ground News ($9.99/mo) | Terra-Orb (€8.49/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Bias distribution of the coverage | ||
| Outlet factuality rating | ||
| Media ownership | ||
| Blindspot alert | ||
| Full story: every outlet covering it | ||
| 4 world information spheres (not just US left/right) | ||
| Local outlets from 222 countries, 70+ languages | ||
| One-click translation of foreign coverage | ||
| First detection: which outlet broke it, and when | ||
| Tension score of the story | ||
| Free trial | Limited | 5 full analyses |
Ground News price as published for its Vantage plan; check their site for current offers.
Install in 3 steps
- Download the file above and unzip it.
- Chrome, Edge, Brave: open
chrome://extensions, turn on “Developer mode”, click “Load unpacked” and choose the folder. Firefox: openabout:debugging→ “This Firefox” → “Load temporary add-on” and choosemanifest.json. - Open any news article and click the Terra-Orb icon.
Store versions (Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, Edge Add-ons) are on the way.
Terra-Orb Pro
Unlimited analyses in the extension after your 5 free ones.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Terra-Orb extension free?
Each installation gets 5 full analyses free. After that, Terra-Orb Pro costs €8.49 per month or €69 per year, 15% less than Ground News Vantage.
Which browsers are supported?
Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Firefox (version 115 or later).
Does the extension read my browsing history?
No. It only sends the address and title of the tab you choose to analyse, when you click the icon. Nothing is collected in the background.