The BlurFaces alternative for recurring redaction
BlurFaces is a privacy-first browser editor for quick photo and video face blurring. PiiBlur is for teams that need dashboard uploads, API automation, webhooks, and broader visual PII categories.
Different approaches
PiiBlur
PiiBlur focuses on repeatable visual PII redaction. Teams can process images and videos through the dashboard or integrate the REST API into product and operations workflows.
BlurFaces
BlurFaces public pages describe account-free photo and video face blurring, client-side photo processing, manual masks, paid watermark removal, HD export, batch features, and Pro API access.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side comparison of PiiBlur and BlurFaces.
| Feature | PiiBlur | BlurFaces |
|---|---|---|
| Primary workflow | Team dashboard and REST API | Account-free browser editor |
| Photo face blur | Yes | Yes |
| Video face blur | Yes | Yes |
| Client-side photo processing | No | Yes |
| Manual masks | No timeline editor | Yes |
| API access | All plans including free | Pro plan lists API access |
| Webhooks | Yes | Not clearly published |
| Visual categories | 10+ | Faces plus manual masks for other regions |
| Free export | Free monthly allowance | Free exports include watermark / clip limits |
| Team dashboard | Yes | Pro plan mentions team dashboard |
Pricing comparison
How pricing stacks up between PiiBlur and BlurFaces.
| Plan | PiiBlur | BlurFaces |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 images + 5 min video/mo | Free with watermark and video limits |
| Short-term access | Monthly subscription plans | 24-hour pass publicly listed |
| Entry plan | $49/mo - 5,000 images + 15 min video | Low-cost creator/editor plans publicly listed |
| API access | Included on every plan | Pro plan lists API access |
Which one?
Choose PiiBlur if
- You need automated API processing for a product or operations workflow
- You need webhooks and authenticated downloads
- You need categories beyond faces without drawing manual masks each time
- You need team media processing with published image and video allowances
Choose BlurFaces if
- You want a quick account-free editor for a one-off photo
- You prefer client-side photo blurring in the browser
- You need a low-cost short pass for occasional exports
- You want to manually inspect and adjust individual tracks in a browser editor
Frequently asked questions
Is BlurFaces better for one-off edits?
Yes. BlurFaces may be better for one-off manual edits, especially when you want account-free browser processing for a single photo or short clip.
When should I choose PiiBlur?
Choose PiiBlur for API, team, and recurring workflows where files need to be processed automatically and consistently across a pipeline.
Does PiiBlur process photos entirely client-side?
No. PiiBlur processes media in its cloud workflow. BlurFaces public pages say photo face detection and blurring run in the browser.
Public sources reviewed
Competitor information is based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes to features or pricing.