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ClearID SA vs Data Broker Remover
Both stand on data removal services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose ClearID SA if you want to see exposures across 43 broker sites and have removal requests submitted for you. The Free plan covers scanning and exposure visibility; recurring automated requests and monthly rescans require Premium at 99 ZAR a month. The once-off option offers one removal pass for 499.00 ZAR.
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Free plan Web
Data Broker Remover offers recurring assisted requests and reply handling for one U.S. adult. Its current coverage is limited, and receipts document submissions rather than proving removal.
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| ClearID SA | Data Broker Remover | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PREMIUM: 99 ZAR a month | Annual plan: $30 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | clearid.co.za | databrokerremover.com |
| On data removal services | #2 of 29 | #6 of 29 |
ClearID SA: what it does well
- Scans 43 broker sites across South Africa and major international markets.
- Shows a privacy risk score and exposed sites after a scan.
- Automates removal requests to brokers holding user data.
- Premium includes monthly rescans and a POPIA compliance report.
- Personal details are encrypted at rest and not shared for marketing.
What to know first
- Automated removal requests are not included in the Free plan.
- Premium costs 99 ZAR a month.
- The once-off plan includes only one automated removal pass.
Data Broker Remover: what it does well
- Free check shows matches across eight people-search sites
- Submits requests to covered sites four times a year
- Handles matching broker replies
- Receipts record submission details
- Encrypted account data and receipts, according to its security page
What to know first
- Plan currently submits requests to five of eight listed sites
- Removal is not guaranteed
- Excludes several directory types and custom takedowns
- Covers one U.S. adult only
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