The Watermarkly alternative with video support and 10+ PII categories
Watermarkly blurs faces and plates in images only. PiiBlur handles images and video, detects 10+ PII categories, and includes webhooks on every plan.
Different approaches
PiiBlur
PiiBlur is a full-featured PII redaction API. Process images and video with 10+ PII categories, webhooks, WebSocket status updates, and a dashboard UI. Flat-rate subscription pricing from free to $499/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 | 10+ | 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 status (WebSocket) | Yes | No |
| Blur | Yes | Yes (adjustable intensity) |
| Pixelation | Yes | No |
| Dashboard UI | Yes | No |
| Free tier | 100 images + 5 min video/mo | 7-day trial |
| Max image size | 1 GB | 6,000 x 6,000 px (20 MB) |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes (parallel requests) |
| Tattoo detection | Yes | No |
| QR code / barcode detection | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 images + 5 min video/mo | 7-day trial |
| Entry plan | $49/mo — 5,000 images + 15 min video | $0.01/request (~$50 for 5,000) |
| Mid plan | $179/mo — 25,000 images + 60 min video | $0.01/request (~$250 for 25,000) |
| High-volume | $499/mo — 100,000 images + 200 min video | $0.01/request (~$1,000 for 100,000) |
| Pricing model | Flat-rate subscription | Pay-per-request |
| Video included | Yes (all plans) | No video support |
| API access included | All plans (including free) | Yes |
Which one?
Choose PiiBlur if
- You need video support — not just images
- You need more than face and plate detection — 10+ 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?
At low volumes, Watermarkly's $0.01/request can be cheaper. At 5,000+ images/month, PiiBlur's $49/mo plan is more cost-effective — and includes video processing and 10+ PII categories.
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 10+ PII categories.
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