Alternatives · Data Removal
Redact alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Redact alternative for most people is Optery (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of data removal services. It's also the best free one.
Redact compared with 5 alternatives: Incogni, Optery, Cloaked, Privacy Bee and DeleteMe.
Redact has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed yearly at $95.88. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RedactThis tool | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Incogni | From $7.99/mo | No | Web |
| Optery | Free plan · from $3.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Cloaked | From $9.99/mo | No | macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Privacy Bee | From $8/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| DeleteMe | From $129/yr | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Redact starts at $7.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Optery.
Cloaked and Privacy Bee score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Redact
Incogni
Automated data broker opt-outs from the company Surfshark started
- Incogni starts at $7.99 per month, billed yearly at $95.88 ($15.98 billed monthly).
- Incogni has no free plan, unlike Redact.
- Incogni lists no macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Redact has.
- Incogni also covers reports.
- Incogni does not cover workflow automation, which Redact does.
Suits: People in the US, Canada, the UK or Europe who want broker opt-outs on autopilot
Optery
Data broker removal with a free exposure report and screenshot proof
- Optery starts at $3.25 per month, billed yearly at $39 ($3.99 billed monthly).
- Optery lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Redact has.
- Optery also covers reports.
- Optery does not cover workflow automation, which Redact does.
Suits: Seeing where your details are posted for free before paying anything
Cloaked
Data removal bundled with email and phone aliases and call blocking
- Cloaked starts at $9.99 per month for 1 person, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly).
- Cloaked has no free plan, unlike Redact.
- Cloaked also lists a browser extension.
- Cloaked lists no web app and Windows and Linux apps, which Redact has.
- Cloaked also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: People who want aliases and spam-call blocking in the same app as data removal
Privacy Bee
Data broker removal with custom takedowns and a white-glove tier
- Privacy Bee starts at $8 per month, billed annually (the pricing page calls it approximate).
- Privacy Bee has no free plan, unlike Redact.
- Privacy Bee lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Redact has.
- Privacy Bee also covers reports.
- Privacy Bee does not cover workflow automation, which Redact does.
Suits: People outside the US, since it serves almost every country
DeleteMe
Data broker removal handled by privacy staff, sold by the year
- DeleteMe starts at $129 per year for 1 person ($10.75 a month).
- DeleteMe has no free plan, unlike Redact.
- DeleteMe lists no macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Redact has.
- DeleteMe also covers reports.
- DeleteMe does not cover workflow automation, which Redact does.
Suits: People who want privacy staff, not only software, filing their opt-outs
Limits worth knowing in Redact
- Individual plans delete content you posted; data broker removal appears only on the Enterprise platform.
- Free deletion on most platforms stops at the last 30 days.
- Premium allows 2 accounts per platform and Ultimate 5.
- Work platforms such as LinkedIn and Slack need Ultimate.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Redact?
The alternatives to Redact in this directory are Incogni, Optery, Cloaked, Privacy Bee and DeleteMe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Redact.
Is there a free alternative to Redact?
Yes. Optery has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.