> If that's the only difference, isn't Google-over-Tor a better option? No, DDG is better because they don't limit or captcha you over Tor. Also, brand names

> If that's the only difference, isn't Google-over-Tor a better option? No, DDG is better because they don't limit or captcha you over Tor. Also, brand names do matter. If DDG has staked their reputation on privacy, it's a safer bet. It would be difficult for them to be monetizing personal data when it's their stated policy not to. You'd have to hope the people you're selling this data to keep their mouths shut and so do DDG (ex)employees.