PixGuard vs Pixsy
Prevention vs enforcement. PixGuard helps website owners find images with copyright risk signals. Pixsy helps photographers act when their images are used without permission. They solve different problems.
| Feature | PixGuard | Pixsy |
|---|---|---|
| Flag copyright risk in images you use | ||
| Watermark detection | ||
| AI-generation estimate | ||
| Website scanning | ||
| Find unauthorized use of your own images | ||
| Send DMCA takedown notices | ||
| Legal enforcement / compensation | ||
| WordPress plugin | ||
| Chrome extension | ||
| Risk scoring | ||
| Metadata analysis | ||
| Free tier | 30 image scans | |
| Focus | Prevention | Enforcement |
When to use Pixsy
Pixsy is for photographers and content creators whose images are being used without permission. Pixsy finds unauthorized usage and helps you get compensation through legal enforcement. If someone is using your photo without permission, Pixsy is the right tool to get paid or get it taken down.
When to use PixGuard
PixGuard is for website owners and agencies who want to find images they may not have the rights to use. It scans up to 50 pages of your site, looks for watermarks and copyright metadata, and gives each image it checks a 0 to 100 risk score with the reasons behind it, so you can license or replace the risky ones.
Use Both Together
The two tools sit on opposite sides of the same problem. If you publish a website, PixGuard helps you find the images that may need a license. If you're a photographer, Pixsy helps you find and act on unauthorized uses of your own work. Businesses that do both can check the images they use with PixGuard and protect the photos they own with Pixsy. They're complementary, not competitors.
Try PixGuard free
Paste a page URL and PixGuard checks its 3 largest images for watermark patterns and other visual risk signals. No signup, 3 checks a day. For metadata and fingerprint checks, create a free account (30 image scans, no credit card).