Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 0 USD / month | 2,000 operations/month, max 500/day; basic moderation and AI detection |
| Starter | 29 USD / month | 10,000 operations/month, +0.002 USD per extra op; visual and text moderation, AI image/video detection, deepfake detection; video up to 50MB, no live-stream |
| Pro | 99 USD / month | 40,000 operations/month, +0.002 USD per extra op; adds advanced video and live-stream moderation (up to 500MB), audio moderation, custom search, liveness, recapture, age estimation, AI music detection |
Prices copied from Sightengine pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan. Free Tier: 2,000 operations per month (max 500 per day) with basic content moderation and AI detection.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Replicate | 0.025 USD | trial | APIs & models |
 Google AI Studio | 0,75 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 fal | 0.05 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 OpenAI Platform | 0,10 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 DeepAI | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Hive Moderation | 3.00 USD | trial | APIs & models |
FAQ
How much is Sightengine per month?
The cheapest paid plan is 29 USD/mo.
Does Sightengine have a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan. Free Tier: 2,000 operations per month (max 500 per day) with basic content moderation and AI detection.