Ceartas vs BranditScan
Ceartas vs BranditScan: an even-handed comparison of price, free options, scan frequency, coverage and contract terms, plus where Ovarra fits. Verified October 14, 2026.
Ceartas vs BranditScan at a glance
| Factor | Ceartas | BranditScan |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Creators and brands; also deepfakes and impersonation (broader than adult) | Adult creators; automated-first leak detection and removal |
| Entry paid price | $69/mo (Star) | $69/mo (Premium) |
| Plans | Star $69/mo · Elite $169/mo · VIP $349/mo · Platinum $1,200/mo | Premium $69/mo · White Glove $149/mo |
| Discounts and billing notes | 50% off the first month on all plans; yearly billing saves up to 30%. | First month 50% off on Premium; annual billing available. |
| Free option | Free trial after signup (no no-signup check) | Free leak check with no signup |
| Scan frequency | Twice a week (Star), 4x a week (Elite), daily (VIP) | Hourly (their claim) |
| What's removed | Google on Star; social removals and reverse image search from Elite; Bing, Yahoo, Telegram and deepfakes on VIP; legal escalation on Platinum | DMCA takedowns and Google delisting; see their site for the full coverage list |
| Names covered | See their site | 3 stagenames on Premium (+$5/mo each), unlimited on White Glove |
| Automation vs human | Plan-based; Star includes 300 manual takedown requests, VIP adds an account manager | Automated-first: "bots file takedowns automatically"; WhatsApp concierge on White Glove |
| Contract terms | Monthly or yearly (yearly saves up to 30%) | Monthly or annual ($690/yr Premium, $1,490/yr White Glove) |
| API | Not listed in our review | Yes: public API and developer docs |
| Based in | Dublin, Ireland | Not stated in our review |
Ceartas as listed on their site, October 2026; BranditScan as listed on their site, October 2026. Last verified October 14, 2026.
Who should pick which
Ceartas is the better fit if…
- You need deepfake coverage (VIP, $349/mo).
- You want cease-and-desist letters and legal escalation (Platinum, $1,200/mo).
- You need protection for a brand beyond adult content.
BranditScan is the better fit if…
- You want hourly automated scans.
- You want an API or a free check with no signup.
- You want unlimited names and a WhatsApp concierge for $149/mo.
Strengths and limitations
Where Ceartas is strong
- Covers deepfakes and impersonation, not only adult leaks.
- A legal-escalation tier (Platinum) with cease-and-desist letters.
- Investor-backed (Sony Innovation Fund).
- 50% off the first month on every plan, and up to 30% off yearly.
Ceartas limitations
- The $69/mo Star plan covers Google only; social removals start on Elite at $169/mo.
- Bing, Yahoo and Telegram need the $349/mo VIP plan.
Where BranditScan is strong
- Free leak check with no signup, so you can see results before giving an email.
- Hourly scans, the most frequent cadence we found.
- Public API and developer docs, useful for agencies wiring takedowns into their own tools.
- Premium covers 3 stagenames at $69/mo; White Glove adds unlimited names and a WhatsApp concierge.
- Long track record (since 2011, per their site).
BranditScan limitations
- The entry paid plan is $69/mo, above Ovarra Protector at $49.99/mo.
- Premium is capped at 3 stagenames; each extra name adds $5/mo.
Where Ovarra fits
This page is published by Ovarra. The comparison above stands on its own; here is how Ovarra compares to both.
Ovarra Protector ($49.99/mo) costs less than either entry plan and covers Instagram and X posts as well as Google and Google Images; Ceartas Star covers Google only.
Ovarra Guardian ($129/mo) adds site and host takedowns, facial detection and reverse image search; Ceartas's reverse image search starts on Elite at $169/mo.
Ovarra is built for adult creators with published monthly prices: a free Starter plan, Protector at $49.99/mo (weekly scans; unlimited Google, Google Images, Instagram and X takedowns), Guardian at $129/mo (up to 5 names, twice-weekly scans, site and host takedowns, Bing, Yandex, Discord, impersonator removal, facial detection, reverse image search) and Elite at $349/mo (unlimited names, daily scans, adds Telegram). No setup fee; cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceartas or BranditScan cheaper?
Both entry plans are $69/mo, and both take 50% off the first month (as listed on their sites, October 2026). They differ in what $69 buys: BranditScan Premium is automated with hourly scans for 3 stagenames; Ceartas Star is Google only with twice-weekly scans and 300 manual takedown requests.
Which covers deepfakes, Ceartas or BranditScan?
Ceartas lists deepfake coverage on its VIP plan ($349/mo, as listed on their site, October 2026). Deepfakes were not among the BranditScan plan features we recorded, so ask them if you need it.
Which has a free option?
BranditScan has a free leak check with no signup. Ceartas offers a free trial after you sign up.
Where does Ovarra fit against Ceartas and BranditScan?
Ovarra's paid plans start at $49.99/mo, below both, and include Instagram and X post removal. Guardian ($129/mo) adds leak-site and host takedowns, facial detection and reverse image search.
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Sources
Checked October 14, 2026. Prices change; confirm on each provider's site before you buy.