The Watermarkly alternative with video support and eight PII categories
Watermarkly blurs faces and plates in images only. PiiBlur handles images and video, detects eight PII categories, and includes webhooks on every plan.
Different approaches
PiiBlur
PiiBlur is a full-featured PII redaction API. Process images and video with eight PII categories, webhooks, dashboard status updates, and a dashboard UI. Capped subscription pricing from a one-time trial to $299/mo.
Watermarkly
Watermarkly Blur API is a lightweight, images-only face and license plate blurring API. Pay-per-request pricing at $0.01/request via AWS Marketplace. No video support, no dashboard, and no webhook notifications.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side comparison of PiiBlur and Watermarkly.
| Feature | PiiBlur | Watermarkly |
|---|---|---|
| PII categories | 8 | 2 (faces, plates) |
| Image support | JPG, PNG, WebP | JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC |
| Video support | MP4, MOV, WebM (up to 10 min) | No |
| REST API | Yes | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes | No |
| Real-time dashboard status | Yes | No |
| Blur | Yes | Yes (adjustable intensity) |
| Pixelation | Yes | No |
| Dashboard UI | Yes | No |
| Trial / free tier | 5 lifetime processing credits | 7-day trial |
| Max image size | 1 GB | 6,000 x 6,000 px (20 MB) |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes (parallel requests) |
| Tattoo detection | No | No |
| QR code / barcode detection | No | No |
| Document detection | Yes | No |
| Screen content detection | Yes | No |
| Team collaboration | Yes (unlimited members) | No |
Pricing comparison
How pricing stacks up between PiiBlur and Watermarkly.
| Plan | PiiBlur | Watermarkly |
|---|---|---|
| Trial / free tier | 5 lifetime processing credits | 7-day trial |
| Entry plan | $29/mo - 15 processing credits | $0.01/request (~$50 for 5,000) |
| Mid plan | $99/mo - 60 processing credits | $0.01/request (~$250 for 25,000) |
| High-volume | $299/mo - 190 processing credits | $0.01/request (~$1,000 for 100,000) |
| Pricing model | Capped subscription | Pay-per-request |
| Video included | Yes (all plans) | No video support |
| API access included | All plans, including trial | Yes |
Which one?
Choose PiiBlur if
- You need video support - not just images
- You need more than face and plate detection - eight PII categories
- You want a dashboard UI for non-technical team members
- You need webhooks for async processing workflows
- You process high volumes and want predictable costs
Choose Watermarkly if
- You only need face and plate blurring on images
- You prefer pay-per-request with no monthly commitment
- You process low volumes and want to pay only for what you use
- You need AVIF or HEIC input format support
Frequently asked questions
Can Watermarkly process video?
No. Watermarkly Blur API is image-only. PiiBlur processes both images and video up to 10 minutes.
Which is cheaper for images only?
Watermarkly's per-request pricing can be cheaper for image-only workloads. PiiBlur adds video processing, eight PII categories, webhooks, and a team API workflow, so compare the complete workflow rather than request price alone.
Does Watermarkly have a dashboard?
No. Watermarkly is API-only with no web dashboard. PiiBlur includes a full dashboard for uploading, reviewing, and downloading processed media.
Does Watermarkly detect tattoos, documents, or QR codes?
No. Watermarkly detects faces and license plates only. PiiBlur detects eight PII categories.
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