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About Sighthound Redactor
What is Sighthound Redactor?
Sighthound Redactor is an AI-powered redaction tool that automatically detects and obscures sensitive information in videos, images, and audio. It solves the problem of manually blurring faces, license plates, and other private data to meet compliance requirements like GDPR, CCPA, and FOIA.
Who is it for?
It's built for security teams, law enforcement, media companies, legal teams, and autonomous vehicle developers. It's especially useful for organizations that need to process large volumes of footage or live camera feeds without sending data to the cloud. Not ideal for casual or one-off redaction tasks where a free tool might suffice.
Real-world use cases
Law enforcement agencies use it to redact bodycam and dashcam footage before court submission or public release. Transit authorities blur pedestrians and license plates in surveillance videos. Legal teams protect identities in depositions and evidence for FOIA or GDPR compliance.
Key features
- Face detection — identifies and blurs faces in images and video with high accuracy
- License plate redaction — automatically obscures plates in motion
- Audio redaction — scramble, mute, or beep sensitive keywords in audio or video
- Custom object training — train the AI to redact custom objects unique to your use case
- On-premise deployment — run entirely within your infrastructure for maximum security
- Bulk processing — upload, redact, and export thousands of files at once
- Live stream support — redact in real-time from camera feeds
Sighthound Redactor Pricing
Sighthound Redactor pricing: from $0 (free trial). Billing model: Custom.
Free — $0
Hosted trial for short video evaluations. 1 user, 24-hour access, up to 2 minutes video length. Hosted by Sighthound. No credit card required.
Pro — $2,500/yr
Desktop license for solo users. 1 user, unlimited video length, desktop install, email support, all redaction features.
Server — $3,500/yr
For teams with 1–5 users. Includes server deployment, email support, product training, and Redactor Agent Toolkit. Additional users $500/yr each.
Enterprise — Custom pricing
For large teams needing API access, private Slack, private deployment, or OEM support. Flexible user count.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sighthound Redactor cost?
The Free plan is $0 for a 24-hour hosted trial (up to 2 minutes). The Pro desktop license is $2,500/year. The Server plan starts at $3,500/year for up to 5 users. Enterprise has custom pricing.
Is there a free trial of Sighthound Redactor?
Yes, the Free plan gives you 24-hour access to test redaction on up to 2 minutes of video, hosted by Sighthound. No credit card required.
Who is Sighthound Redactor best for?
It's best for law enforcement, transit authorities, legal compliance teams, media companies, and autonomous vehicle developers who need to redact sensitive data in bulk or from live feeds.
What types of data can Sighthound Redactor redact?
It can redact faces, heads, license plates, people, vehicles, IDs, documents, screens, and custom objects. It also supports audio redaction (scramble, mute, or beep keywords).
Does Sighthound Redactor work with live video?
Yes, it supports live stream redaction from camera feeds, processing each frame in real-time.
What are the top alternatives to Sighthound Redactor?
Alternatives include AWS Rekognition, Azure Video Indexer, and IBM Watson Media. However, Sighthound Redactor is unique for its on-premise deployment and custom object training.
