The Secure Redact alternative for images and video
Secure Redact is video-only and charges per minute. PiiBlur handles images and video, detects 10+ PII categories, and starts at $49/mo with flat-rate pricing.
Different approaches
PiiBlur
PiiBlur is a developer-first API that processes both images and video. 10+ PII categories, flat-rate subscriptions, webhooks, and WebSocket status updates. Start free with 100 images and 5 video minutes per month.
Secure Redact
Secure Redact (by Pimloc) is a video-focused redaction platform built for law enforcement, surveillance, and body-worn camera footage. Offers SOC 2 Type II certification, audio redaction, and chain-of-custody audit trails. Does not process still images.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side comparison of PiiBlur and Secure Redact.
| Feature | PiiBlur | Secure Redact |
|---|---|---|
| PII categories | 10+ | 4 (faces, plates, heads, text) |
| Image support | JPG, PNG, WebP | No |
| Video support | MP4, MOV, WebM (up to 10 min) | Yes (unlimited length) |
| Audio redaction | No | Yes |
| REST API | Yes (all plans) | Advanced plan only |
| Webhooks | Yes | No |
| Real-time status (WebSocket) | Yes | No |
| Blur / pixelation | Both | Both |
| On-premise deployment | No | Yes |
| Free tier | 100 images + 5 min video/mo | 10 min video/mo |
| SOC 2 Type II | No | Yes |
| Audit trails | No | Yes |
| Live video feeds | No | Yes |
| 4K video | Yes (all plans) | Advanced plan only |
| Tattoo detection | Yes | No |
| QR code / barcode detection | Yes | No |
| Document detection | Yes | No |
Pricing comparison
How pricing stacks up between PiiBlur and Secure Redact.
| Plan | PiiBlur | Secure Redact |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 images + 5 min video/mo | 10 min video/mo |
| Entry plan | $49/mo — 5,000 images + 15 min video | ~$190/mo — 30 min video only |
| Mid plan | $179/mo — 25,000 images + 60 min video | ~$305/mo — 60 min video only |
| High-volume | $499/mo — 100,000 images + 200 min video | Custom |
| Overage cost | Upgrade plan | $6–8 per extra minute |
| Pricing model | Flat-rate subscription | Subscription + per-minute overage |
| API access | All plans (including free) | Advanced plan only (~$305/mo) |
Which one?
Choose PiiBlur if
- You need to process images — not just video
- You want API access on every plan, including free
- You need 10+ PII categories, not just 4
- You want flat-rate pricing without per-minute overage charges
- You need webhooks and real-time processing status
Choose Secure Redact if
- You need SOC 2 Type II certification
- You need audio transcription and redaction
- You need chain-of-custody audit trails for legal proceedings
- You need live video feed processing
- You process very long video files (no duration limit)
Frequently asked questions
Can Secure Redact process images?
No. Secure Redact is a video-only platform. If you need to process both images and video, PiiBlur handles both in a single API.
Does PiiBlur have SOC 2 certification?
Not currently. If SOC 2 Type II compliance is a hard requirement, Secure Redact is certified. PiiBlur is GDPR and CCPA compliant.
Which is cheaper for video processing?
PiiBlur's Pro plan ($179/mo) includes 60 video minutes plus 25,000 images. Secure Redact's comparable plan (~$305/mo) includes 60 video minutes but no image processing. PiiBlur is significantly cheaper when you factor in images.
Does PiiBlur support audio redaction?
No. PiiBlur focuses on visual PII redaction in images and video. Secure Redact offers audio transcription with PII detection and redaction.
Competitor information is based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes to features or pricing.