SafeRedact vs Redactable
Both offer AI-powered document redaction. Here's an honest look at the differences to help you choose.
SafeRedact
Browser-based, pixel output
- → Target: Individuals, freelancers, small teams
- → Pricing: Free tier (3 docs), $12–$29/month
- → Output: Pixel-based PDF (no text layer)
- → Setup: No account required for free tier
Redactable
Cloud platform, enterprise-grade
- → Target: Enterprise, government, healthcare, legal
- → Pricing: Starts at $19/month, enterprise custom
- → Output: Edited PDF (preserves text layer)
- → Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA
Feature Comparison
Both tools use AI to detect sensitive information. The key differences are in compliance, integrations, and target use cases.
| Feature | SafeRedact | Redactable |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $12 (Day Pass) or $29/mo | $19/month (Starter) |
| Free Tier | 3 docs/month (recurring) | 3 docs (one-time trial) |
| AI Detection | ✓ Yes (Claude-powered) | ✓ Yes (proprietary) |
| Scanned PDF Support (OCR) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Redaction Output | Pixel-based (image) | Edited PDF (text preserved) |
| Searchable Output | ✗ No (trade-off) | ✓ Yes |
| SOC 2 Type II | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| HIPAA Compliance | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Cloud Integrations | — Not yet | ✓ Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Clio |
| Team Collaboration | — Limited | ✓ Yes, with roles |
| Audit Trails | — Not yet | ✓ Yes |
| Unlimited Pages | Per plan limits | ✓ All plans |
| Account Required | ✓ No (for free tier) | Yes |
Where Your Document Goes
The biggest difference? What happens to your sensitive files.
Which Tool Is Right for You?
✓ Consider SafeRedact if you:
- • Redact occasionally (a few documents per month)
- • Want to try before creating an account
- • Don't need searchable output after redaction
- • Are budget-conscious or cost-sensitive
- • Don't require SOC 2 or HIPAA compliance
✓ Consider Redactable if you:
- • Process high volumes of documents regularly
- • Need SOC 2 Type II or HIPAA compliance
- • Require searchable, accessible output
- • Need team collaboration and audit trails
- • Want cloud storage integrations (Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
Pricing at a Glance
Both offer tiered pricing based on document volume. SafeRedact is generally more affordable for lower volumes.
SafeRedact
- Free 3 docs/month
- Starter $29/mo
- Pro $29/month
- Business $99/month
Free tier renews monthly. No credit card required.
Redactable
- Free Tier 3 docs (one-time)
- Pay-As-You-Go $5/document
- Starter $19/month
- Pro Plus $99/month
All plans include unlimited pages. 20% off annual.
A Note on Compliance
SafeRedact is not SOC 2 or HIPAA certified. If your organization requires these compliance standards (common in healthcare, finance, and government), Redactable or similar enterprise tools may be more appropriate. See our Privacy Whitepaper for details on SafeRedact's architecture.
Privacy and Data Handling
How each tool handles your sensitive documents during the redaction process.
Redactable
- •Documents uploaded to cloud servers
- •Files stored during processing
- •Requires trust in third-party infrastructure
- •May have data residency implications
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 Redactable 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 | Redactable | SafeRedact |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $19+/month | $4.99 day pass / $99/year |
| Time per document | ~1 min (AI-assisted) | ~30 seconds (AI-powered) |
| Setup required | Account creation | 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
See if it fits your workflow. No account required for the free tier.