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SightengineMost similar to Modulate in what it does, its category and its price.
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ModerateHatespeechHas a free plan, rated 3.6 out of 5.
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Tisane LabsRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Modulate.
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At a glance
Green means better than Modulate, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ModulateBaseline | 4.1 | Free | Yes | Voice moderation that flags harmful behaviour in live game and social audio. | |
| Sightengine | 4.0−0.1 | Free | Yes | Content moderation API covering images, video, live streams, text, audio and even QR codes, with 120+ image moderation classes. | vs Modulate |
| ModerateHatespeech | 3.6−0.5 | Free | Yes | Machine learning trained on hundreds of thousands of comments flags hate speech and harassment with 98% accuracy in about 2.2 seconds per comment - adjustable confidence thresholds included. | vs Modulate |
| Tisane Labs | 4.0−0.1 | Not listed | No | A content moderation API that returns the offending span, its type and severity with a written explanation, and is built to defeat algospeak and character substitution. | vs Modulate |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Modulate.
Sightengine
4.0Free
vs Modulate−0.1
Content moderation API covering images, video, live streams, text, audio and even QR codes, with 120+ image moderation classes.
- Image moderation across 120+ classes
- Video and live stream moderation
- OCR and QR code moderation inside images
Covers formats most moderation vendors leave gaps in, including QR codes
Classifiers produce false positives and negatives at any threshold
ModerateHatespeech
3.6Free
vs Modulate−0.5
Machine learning trained on hundreds of thousands of comments flags hate speech and harassment with 98% accuracy in about 2.2 seconds per comment - adjustable confidence thresholds included.
- ML models trained on hundreds of thousands of real comments
- Measured 98% accuracy, ~2.2 second processing time per comment
- Adjustable confidence thresholds (0.5-1.0)
Published accuracy and speed figures give a real, evaluable performance benchmark
Cost details aren't shown - obtain an API key via signup to see pricing
Tisane Labs
4.0Not listed
vs Modulate−0.1
A content moderation API that returns the offending span, its type and severity with a written explanation, and is built to defeat algospeak and character substitution.
- Returns the offending span, type, severity and a written explanation
- Built to counter algospeak, character substitution and control characters
- Explainability framed for DSA compliance
Explanations make moderation decisions defensible, not just automated
No public pricing page - the pricing route 404s
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Modulate free?
Modulate has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Modulate?
Sightengine is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: ModerateHatespeech.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.