PrivacyScrubber
PrivacyScrubber is a cloud-based web tool for redacting sensitive information from documents and images.
What PrivacyScrubber is
PrivacyScrubber is a cloud-based web tool for redacting sensitive information from documents and images. It supports automated detection, OCR redaction, batch processing and an audit trail, with listed input formats including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, TXT and images. Its Free Tier requires no card and allows 15,000 characters per scrub, 5,000 specialized-profile characters per session, three PDF pages per session and three document uploads per 24 hours. PRO costs $15 a month and covers up to three personal devices; PRO Lifetime costs $110, paid once and also covers up to three personal devices. TEAMS costs $99 a month as a flat rate with unlimited seats. The Developer SDK costs $199 a month and includes a free local development quota and unlimited production nodes; its annual commercial license costs $1,990 a year and also lists unlimited production nodes. A 14-day trial is listed.
Good
- Supports PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, TXT and images.
- Automated detection and OCR redaction are available.
- Batch processing and an audit trail are supported.
- Free Tier requires no card.
Watch out
- Free Tier limits characters, PDF pages and upload frequency.
- PRO covers up to three personal devices.
- No desktop platform is listed.
Who it suits
PrivacyScrubber suits people or teams that need to redact documents or images and want automated detection, OCR redaction or batch processing. The Free Tier offers a way to use it within listed character, page and upload limits.
Verdict
PrivacyScrubber combines document redaction tools with a free tier and several paid licensing options. Check the free usage limits or device and seat terms against your needs before selecting a plan.
Plans and prices
From PrivacyScrubber's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free | 15,000 characters per scrub · 5,000 specialized-profile characters per session · 3 PDF pages per session · 3 document uploads per 24 hours · Free tier; no card required |
| PRO | $15 a month | Up to 3 personal devices · Cancel anytime |
| PRO Lifetime | $110, paid once | Up to 3 personal devices · Pay once |
| TEAMS | $99 a month | Unlimited seats · Flat rate; unlimited seats |
| Developer SDK | $199 a month | Unlimited production nodes · Free local development quota; production licensing for unlimited nodes |
| Developer SDK Annual | $1,990 a year | Unlimited production nodes · Annual commercial license |
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