About Private Captcha
Private Captcha is a privacy-first CAPTCHA service designed to block bots without hindering real users. It protects forms and APIs with an invisible cryptographic task that runs in the background and scales difficulty to match traffic. All infrastructure and suppliers are EU-based, the code is publicly auditable, and you can self-host for full data control. There is no end-user tracking, no cookies, and no personal data processing.
Key features
- Rate limiting with smart difficulty scaling
- Invisible cryptographic task that runs in the background
- EU-only endpoints and EU-based infrastructure
- Self-hosting option and publicly auditable code
- No cookies or end-user tracking
- Lightweight script (~7% of Google reCAPTCHA)
- WCAG-compliant accessibility across multiple languages
Why choose Private Captcha?
- Privacy-first by design: GDPR/CCPA compliant and no visitor PII collected
- EU-based hosting and suppliers ensure data residency
- Self-hosting option for full data control
- Lightweight integration with a small script and WCAG-friendly widget
- Public, auditable codebase and transparent privacy policy
- Smooth user experience without burdening accessibility or performance
Pricing
Monthly: €9 / month for 10,000 requests (VAT not included), with a 14-day free trial. Yearly: €108 / year (equivalent to €9/month). Self-hosting license: €29 / month (commercial use requires a license and is subject to the EULA; VAT not included).