SafeRedact vs CaseGuard
CaseGuard specializes in video and audio redaction for law enforcement. SafeRedact focuses on document redaction. Different tools for different media types.
SafeRedact
Document redaction tool
- →Focus: PDFs and image documents
- →Pricing: Free tier, then $12–$29/month
- →Platform: Browser-based (cloud)
- →Use case: Legal, HR, business documents
CaseGuard Studio
Multi-media redaction platform
- →Focus: Video, audio, documents, images
- →Pricing: From $99/month (Doc) to $329/month (Premium)
- →Platform: Windows desktop (on-premise)
- →Use case: Law enforcement, government, legal
Feature Comparison
CaseGuard is a comprehensive multi-media platform. SafeRedact focuses on document redaction.
| Feature | SafeRedact | CaseGuard Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Document redaction | Multi-media redaction |
| PDF/Document Redaction | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Video Redaction | ✗ No | ✓ Yes (body cam, CCTV, etc.) |
| Audio Redaction | ✗ No | ✓ Yes (911 calls, interviews) |
| AI-Powered Detection | ✓ Yes (text PII) | ✓ Yes (faces, plates, PII) |
| Transcription/Translation | ✗ No | ✓ Yes (100+ languages) |
| Free Tier | ✓ 3 docs/month (recurring) | — Demo only |
| Starting Price | $29/mo | $99/month (Doc plan) |
| Platform | Browser (any OS) | Windows desktop (on-premise) |
| Installation Required | ✓ No | Yes (desktop software) |
| Works Offline | ✗ No (cloud-based) | ✓ Yes (on-premise) |
Pricing at a Glance
CaseGuard offers tiered plans based on media types. SafeRedact focuses on document-only pricing.
SafeRedact
- Free3 docs/month
- Starter$29/mo
- Pro$29/month
- Business$99/month
Monthly billing, cancel anytime
CaseGuard Studio
- Doc (PDF/image only)$99/month
- Lite (basic video/audio)Contact sales
- Standard (full media)$249/month
- Premium (all features)$329/month
On-premise software, annual options available
Where Your Document Goes
The biggest difference? What happens to your sensitive files.
Which Tool Is Right for You?
✓ Consider SafeRedact if you:
- •Primarily redact PDFs and documents
- •Want affordable, pay-as-you-go pricing
- •Prefer browser-based access (no installation)
- •Are an individual or small team
- •Don't need video or audio redaction
✓ Consider CaseGuard if you:
- •Need to redact body cam or surveillance video
- •Work with audio recordings (911 calls, interviews)
- •Are a law enforcement or government agency
- •Require on-premise/offline processing
- •Need transcription and translation features
About SafeRedact's Architecture
SafeRedact extracts text from your documents and sends it to our AI for PII classification. The output is a pixel-based PDF with no text layer. SafeRedact is not SOC 2, HIPAA, or CJIS certified. See our Privacy Whitepaper for technical details.
Privacy and Data Handling
How each tool handles your sensitive documents during the redaction process.
CaseGuard
- •Desktop app processes locally
- •Requires software installation
- •May sync with cloud features
- •IT department may need to approve
SafeRedact
- •100% browser-based processing
- •Files never leave your device
- •Only extracted text sent for AI
- •Zero-trust architecture
Detection Capabilities Compared
The technology behind each tool determines what gets found and what gets missed.
What CaseGuard Detects
AI-powered detection similar to SafeRedact:
- ✓ Names and identifiers
- ✓ Addresses in various formats
- ✓ SSNs and government IDs
- ✓ Phone numbers and emails
SafeRedact Advantage
Both use AI, but SafeRedact offers unique benefits:
- ✓ Files never leave your device
- ✓ No cloud upload required
- ✓ Transparent, simple pricing
- ✓ Day pass for occasional use
Time and Cost Analysis
Beyond the sticker price, consider the true cost of each solution.
| Factor | CaseGuard | SafeRedact |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Enterprise pricing | $4.99 day pass / $99/year |
| Time per document | ~1 min (AI-assisted) | ~30 seconds (AI-powered) |
| Setup required | Software installation | None (browser-based) |
| Free option | Limited trial | Unlimited (watermark) |
Bottom Line: Both tools offer AI detection, but SafeRedact keeps your files private with browser-based processing and offers more flexible pricing options.
Try SafeRedact free
AI-powered document redaction. No credit card required.