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Data Broker Remover vs Redact
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
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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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Redact offers filtering and preview tools for cleanup across a broad set of services, with a free tier and paid options for recurring deletion and wider coverage. Readers should account for platform limits and the permanence of deletion before proceeding.
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| Data Broker Remover | Redact | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual plan: $30 a year | Premium: $7.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | databrokerremover.com | redact.dev |
| On data removal services | #6 of 29 | #10 of 29 |
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
Redact: what it does well
- Filters content by keyword, hashtag, date or type.
- Previews items before deletion.
- Local archive can save content before deletion.
- Social and messaging credentials pass directly between device and service.
What to know first
- Scheduled deletion requires Premium or higher.
- Deletion speed depends on platform rate limits.
- Supported content types vary by service.
- Deleted content and others' copies cannot be restored or removed.
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