Feature comparison

ScanErase leads in 3 categories  ·  Cyber Civil Rights Initiative leads in 4  ·  0 tied

FeatureScanEraseCyber Civil Rights Initiative
Biometric image scanning Yes No
Sends removal notices Yes, legal 223a notices No
Crisis support and counseling Not included Yes, free helpline
Legal referral network No Yes, established network
Policy advocacy No Yes, federal and state level
Cost $89 one-time Free
TAKE IT DOWN Act notice delivery Yes No

ScanErase strengths

  • Provides the technical removal capability CCRI does not offer
  • Automated biometric scan finds images across 2.4 billion indexed embeddings
  • Legally compliant notices with documented delivery

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative strengths

  • Free crisis support and helpline
  • Long-standing relationships with platforms and policymakers
  • Legal referral network for complex cases

Frequently asked questions

Does CCRI actually remove content?

No. CCRI is an advocacy and support organization. It provides resources, emotional support, and legal referrals, but it does not have a technical removal tool and does not send formal removal notices on your behalf.

Should I contact CCRI or use ScanErase?

They serve different needs. If you need crisis support or a legal referral, CCRI is a valuable free resource. If you need images found and removed from the internet, ScanErase is the tool for that. Many people use both.

Is using a paid service like ScanErase worth it over free resources?

Free resources like CCRI and StopNCII are valuable starting points. ScanErase is the technical layer: biometric scanning to find images you may not know about and legal notices with 48-hour deadlines sent to the hosting platforms.

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