The Secure Redact alternative for developer API teams
Secure Redact is a broad redaction platform from Pimloc with SaaS, API, and enterprise options. PiiBlur focuses on visual PII redaction for image and video API workflows with published plans.
Different approaches
PiiBlur
PiiBlur is a developer-first API that processes both images and video. Eight PII categories, credit-based subscriptions, webhooks, and dashboard status updates. Start with a one-time 5-credit trial.
Secure Redact
Secure Redact (by Pimloc) is a multimodal redaction platform built around video, audio, image, document, and PDF redaction. Public pages describe SaaS, API, private cloud, on-premise, and enterprise options.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side comparison of PiiBlur and Secure Redact.
| Feature | PiiBlur | Secure Redact |
|---|---|---|
| PII categories | 8 | 4 (faces, plates, heads, text) |
| Image support | JPG, PNG, WebP | Yes |
| Video support | MP4, MOV, WebM (up to 10 min) | Yes |
| Audio redaction | No | Yes |
| REST API | Yes (all plans) | Available for larger/API workflows |
| Webhooks | Yes | Not clearly published |
| Real-time dashboard status | Yes | No |
| Blur / pixelation | Both | Both |
| On-premise deployment | No | Yes |
| Trial / free tier | 5 lifetime processing credits | Free trial credits |
| 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 | No | No |
| QR code / barcode detection | No | No |
| Document detection | Yes | No |
Pricing comparison
How pricing stacks up between PiiBlur and Secure Redact.
| Plan | PiiBlur | Secure Redact |
|---|---|---|
| Trial / free tier | 5 lifetime processing credits | 10 one-off credits trial |
| Entry plan | $29/mo - 15 processing credits | Credit bundles; 1 credit = 1 video minute or 30 images |
| Mid plan | $99/mo - 60 processing credits | Credit bundles and enterprise options |
| High-volume | $299/mo - 190 processing credits | Custom |
| Overage cost | Upgrade plan | Buy additional credits |
| Pricing model | Capped subscription | Credit bundles across video, audio, images, and documents |
| API access | All plans, including trial | Available for larger-volume/API integrations |
Which one?
Choose PiiBlur if
- You want API access on every plan, including trial
- You need eight PII categories, not just 4
- You want one shared balance across images and video
- You need webhooks and real-time processing status
- You only need visual image and video PII redaction
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 need one platform for video, audio, images, documents, and PDFs
Frequently asked questions
Can Secure Redact process images?
Yes. Secure Redact public pricing now describes credits that can be used across video, audio, images, and documents. PiiBlur focuses on visual PII in images and videos.
Does PiiBlur have SOC 2 certification?
Not currently. If SOC 2 Type II certification is a hard requirement, Secure Redact may be the better fit. PiiBlur supports visual redaction workflows but does not certify GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, CJIS, FOIA, SOC 2, or medical compliance.
Which is cheaper for video processing?
It depends on format mix and review requirements. PiiBlur's plans publish a shared processing-credit balance for images and video. Secure Redact uses credits across formats, where 1 credit can represent 1 video minute, 5 audio minutes, 30 images, or a document.
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.