Redactable

Overview

Redactable is a browser-based service for finding and permanently removing sensitive information from documents and images. Its combination of OCR, team review tools, and audit records suits compliance-focused individuals and teams. The workflow is broad, but regular use is priced around monthly document quotas or a per-document charge.

Key features

AI detection looks for personally identifiable information, health information, financial data, and other sensitive patterns. Built-in OCR makes scanned documents and image-based PDFs searchable before redaction, extending the tool to files that do not already contain searchable text. Redactable says it also removes hidden metadata, embedded objects, and residual data from redacted files, an important distinction when simply covering text would not be sufficient.

For team workflows, shared workspaces, task assignments, comments, role-based permissions, activity logs, and version history help coordinate review and track changes. Redaction certificates and audit logs record who redacted what and when. Those features make the product a stronger fit for documented processes than for someone who only needs an occasional one-off edit.

Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, SharePoint, and Clio integrations support document import and syncing redacted files. Users can upload up to 100 documents at once, with files up to 500 MB each; supported formats include PDF, TIFF, PNG, and JPG. Redacted files are produced as PDFs.

Redactable states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant, with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2 or higher in transit. The company says document content is processed during the redaction job, not retained afterward, and not used to train AI models. Its AWS-hosted infrastructure stores data in the United States and does not allow it to leave the country. These are relevant assurances for sensitive work, though buyers should assess them against their own compliance requirements.

Pricing

The free allowance is 3 documents total, costs nothing, and requires no payment information. It is a useful way to try the workflow, but not a continuing monthly allowance. After those documents, Pay-As-You-Go costs $7.50 per document, billed when a document is finalized. That avoids a subscription for occasional work, but repeated redactions can make the per-file charge less suitable than a quota plan.

Starter costs $19 per month billed annually, or $23 per month billed monthly, and includes up to 15 documents per month with unlimited pages per document. It fits modest recurring workloads; the monthly option costs more, while the annual rate requires an annual billing commitment. Pro Plus costs $79 per month billed annually, or $99 per month billed monthly, for up to 150 documents per month and unlimited pages per document. It is the more appropriate listed tier for higher document volume, but still has a monthly document cap.

Enterprise has custom pricing and is aimed at high-volume redaction workflows. It includes unlimited OCR processing, SSO, and priority support. Buyers needing those capabilities will need to request pricing rather than compare a published monthly rate. The pricing page describes plans for individuals, teams, and enterprise workflows; the paid-from price is $19/user/mo (annual).

Platforms

Redactable is a web product, with private-cloud deployment. Documents can come from device uploads or supported third-party services. Its browser-based approach is suited to teams working across connected services, but it is not the choice for users who require a desktop or mobile app.

Who it's for

Redactable makes sense for individuals and compliance-focused teams that need OCR, permanent redaction, collaboration, and records of redaction activity in one workflow. Its monthly plans are easier to justify when document volume is predictable and stays within quota. Occasional users can start with the free allowance and per-document billing, while organizations handling large volumes or requiring SSO should consider Enterprise. Buyers who need a different deployment platform or whose document volume regularly exceeds the stated caps should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: OCR covers scanned and image-based files; AI detection targets multiple sensitive-data categories; certificates and audit logs support accountable review.
• Pros: Shared workspaces, permissions, comments, assignments, and version history support team coordination.
• Pros: The free allowance needs no payment information, and per-document billing offers an alternative to a subscription for occasional work.
• Cons: The free allowance ends after 3 documents total, so it is not a standing free tier for regular use.
• Cons: Pay-As-You-Go costs 7.50 USD each time a document is finalized; recurring users need to weigh that against monthly quotas.
• Cons: Starter and Pro Plus cap monthly document counts, and Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published.
• Cons: The product is web-only, limiting its fit for buyers who need native desktop or mobile platforms.

Alternatives

For a legal eDiscovery-focused shortlist, browse Legal eDiscovery Software; for tools centered on redaction, see Document Redaction Software.

GoldFynch is worth comparing if a case-based workflow and a 90-day free case are a better match than Redactable's three-document allowance; its free case includes up to 512 MB stored and 1 GB processed. RedactLaw may suit users seeking API or self-hosted access, or a free tier of 5 documents per month, with a limit of 10 pages per document and one user.

Arctera eDiscovery is another eDiscovery option. Lexbe eDiscovery Platform may fit teams looking for usage-based hosting with unlimited users. Beagle offers a distinct AI document-review option. Exterro eDiscovery is an alternative for buyers considering an eDiscovery product. iCONECT is another option to compare. RelativityOne may be worth considering for buyers seeking flexible licensing and AI capabilities included with committed data volume.

Verdict

Choose Redactable for browser-based redaction when scanned-file OCR, team collaboration, and an auditable record of work matter as much as removing sensitive content. Its strongest case is a compliance-focused workflow with document volume that fits a plan's quota. Look elsewhere if the three-document free allowance is too small, recurring per-document charges are unattractive, or you need a platform beyond the web.