hCaptcha

hCaptcha is a privacy-first bot detection service that stops automated attacks and human fraud with 99.9% passive mode protection. It uses Advanced Threat Signatures technology to cluster attackers across thousands of IPs and devices while preserving user privacy by collecting zero personal information. The platform works globally and maintains compliance with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and HIPAA regulations.

Yes, hCaptcha offers a free Basic plan that includes world-class bot protection and works in every country with full privacy compliance. For advanced features, the Pro plan costs $99 annually and includes 100,000 monthly evaluations, 99.9% passive mode, and custom themes. Enterprise pricing is available with custom quotes for organizations needing risk scores, APT mitigation, and enterprise SLAs.

hCaptcha distinguishes itself through its privacy-first architecture that works globally without data collection restrictions, unlike reCAPTCHA which has geographic limitations. It uses Advanced Threat Signatures instead of traditional fingerprinting methods, providing more accurate detection that browser makers can't easily break. The platform is also up to 50% more cost-effective than reCAPTCHA while offering better privacy protection.

hCaptcha's 99.9% passive mode challenges less than 0.1% of legitimate users, meaning most real visitors never see a CAPTCHA challenge. The system uses Advanced Threat Signatures to accurately identify and separate legitimate traffic from bot traffic in the background. This provides strong security protection while maintaining an excellent user experience for genuine visitors.

hCaptcha can detect and block automated bots, prevent account takeover attempts through post-login and intra-session monitoring, and stop various fraud schemes including purchase fraud, card testing, and chargeback fraud. It also eliminates SMS toll fraud with its pull-based MFA verification system and provides high-accuracy risk scores for threat assessment across multiple attack vectors.

hCaptcha can be integrated with just a simple two-line code implementation, making it easy to replace existing CAPTCHA systems. The platform integrates with hundreds of plugins and provides native mobile SDKs for iOS and Android. It also supports legacy browsers back to Internet Explorer 8 and offers first-party hosting where all requests go to the customer's domain.

hCaptcha operates with zero PII (personally identifiable information) collection, making it compliant with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PIPL, and HIPAA regulations. Its privacy-first architecture allows it to work globally without the data collection restrictions that affect other solutions. The platform uses Private Learning AI that delivers precision detection without compromising user privacy.

hCaptcha Enterprise includes risk scores for threat assessment, APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) mitigation features, and enterprise-grade SLAs. It offers multi-user dashboards with SAML SSO integration, advanced analytics and reporting APIs, and custom themes for brand consistency. The platform also provides Account Defense capabilities for detecting sophisticated post-login attacks.