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Reality Defender

Deepfake detection for audio, video and images in calls, meetings and apps

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Pricing

Freemium

API

Yes

Platforms

WebAPI

What is Reality Defender?

Reality Defender detects AI-generated or manipulated audio, video and images, and identifies AI callers on live calls. Its results are meant to support human review and decisions, not replace them.

The product has four parts. RealCall flags synthetic speech in IVR systems and live calls. RealMeeting analyzes audio and video during live meetings. RealAPI returns detection scores as JSON for use inside your own application, with SDKs for Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust and Java. RealScan analyzes uploaded media in the browser with no integration needed.

It is built for teams dealing with contact center fraud, hiring fraud, executive impersonation, identity verification and media verification. Target sectors include financial services, telecom, government, legal, media, insurance, healthcare payers and staffing. Developers can begin with a free API key that covers image and audio analysis.

Key features

  • Detects AI-generated or manipulated audio, video and images
  • Spots synthetic speech in IVR systems and live calls
  • Analyzes audio and video in live meetings
  • REST API that returns detection scores as JSON
  • SDKs for Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust and Java
  • Browser-based media scanning with no integration needed
  • Explainable results and analytics dashboard
  • On-premises and air-gapped deployment for enterprise

Use cases

Who it's for

Fraud and security teamsContact center operatorsDevelopers building verification flowsRecruiters and HR teamsMedia and publishing organizations

Contact center fraud

Flag cloned or synthetic voices on inbound calls and IVR before an agent acts on them.

Hiring fraud and meeting security

Check live video interviews and meetings for deepfaked participants.

Identity verification

Add deepfake checks to onboarding or account recovery flows through the API.

Media verification

Newsrooms and publishers can scan images, audio and video for manipulation before publishing.

Reality Defender pricing

From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.

Free

month

$0

  • 50 scans per month
  • Up to 3 seats
  • Image and audio only
  • API keys and analytics dashboard

Business

annual billing; page does not say if this is per month or per year

$399 (annual billing)

  • 1,000 scans per month
  • 1 seat
  • Image, audio and video
  • Explainable results
  • Unlimited API keys and SaaS web platform
  • Chat support

Enterprise

custom

Custom

  • Custom scan volume, unlimited seats
  • On-premises, private cloud or air-gapped deployment
  • Zoom, Teams, Webex and contact center integrations
  • Dedicated support

How Reality Defender compares

  • Reality Defender has a free plan; none of the 4 alternatives below do.
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RResemble AI$280/mo———Reality Defender vs Resemble AI
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IIBM watsonx.governance$3500/mo———Reality Defender vs IBM watsonx.governance

The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.

Reality Defender data and privacy

Trains AI on your content

Not stated

Data retention

Kept no longer than reasonably necessary for identified purposes

“We will not retain your personal information for longer than is reasonably necessary to carry out the applicable, identified purposes.”

Where data is stored

Not stated

Security and compliance

None stated

From Reality Defender's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.

Who's behind Reality Defender

Company
Reality Defender, Inc.
Based in
New York City, United States
Founded
2021

“Founded in 2021, the company grew out of a nonprofit research initiative focused on AI-generated deception.”

Founders
Ben Colman, Gaurav Bharaj, Ali Shahriyari

“Ben Colman Co-Founder and CEO”

From Reality Defender's own about, terms and privacy pages and Wikidata, checked Oct 28, 2026.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • Free plan includes 50 image or audio scans a month
  • SDKs in five languages
  • Covers live calls and meetings as well as uploaded files
  • Enterprise deployment options include air-gapped setups

Limitations

  • Free plan does not include video analysis
  • Business plan includes only 1 seat
  • Pricing page does not say if the $399 Business price is monthly or yearly

Reality Defender FAQ

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan includes 50 scans a month and up to 3 seats, but covers image and audio only.

How much does the Business plan cost?

The vendor lists $399 with annual billing, for 1,000 scans a month. It doesn't say whether that price is per month or per year.

Does it have an API?

Yes. RealAPI returns JSON detection scores, with SDKs for Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust and Java.

Can it work in live meetings?

Yes. RealMeeting analyzes live meetings, and the Enterprise plan adds Zoom, Teams and Webex integrations.

Can it be deployed on-premises?

Yes. The Enterprise plan offers on-premises, private cloud, containerized or air-gapped deployment.

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