Rulta vs BranditScan vs Fanlock (2026): Which One Removes More Leaks?
Looking at Rulta or BranditScan for content protection? Here's an honest breakdown of pricing, platform coverage, and what each service actually delivers, plus what neither addresses that creators need.
The Real Difference Between Them
Rulta starts at $109/month and includes face recognition, with broader platform coverage than BranditScan. BranditScan starts at $69/month with a fast initial scan but no Telegram support at all. For creators whose biggest problem is Telegram leaks (which is most creators), neither platform fully addresses the threat surface.
That's the gap Fanlock was built for. We monitor 11M+ Telegram channels and 60B+ indexed messages continuously, with three-track enforcement (formal DMCA, Apple App Store IP policy, systematic abuse reports) that hits 99%+ removal within 60 days on clear-cut cases.
Side by Side
| Rulta | BranditScan | Fanlock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $109/mo | $69/mo | $49/mo |
| Telegram coverage | Tiered, higher plans only | None | Max plan: 99%+ within 60 days, clear-cut |
| Free pre-signup scan | No | No | Yes |
| Selfie required | Before scanning | No | After scan, before takedowns |
| AI scanning | Face recognition | Listed as feature | AI scanning across platforms |
| Setup time | 24+ hours | Fast initial scan | Minutes for scan, 24 hours for full setup |
| Three-track Telegram enforcement | No | No | Yes |
| Trustpilot rating | Mixed reviews | 3.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 (100% five-star) |
Pricing and feature claims for Rulta and BranditScan reflect their public marketing as of April 2026 and may have changed. Run a free scan with each to verify current capability for your use case.
Six Reasons Creators Choose Fanlock
1. Telegram coverage that works
Three-track enforcement (DMCA + Apple App Store IP policy + abuse reporting) on the Max plan ($199/mo) gets us to a 99%+ removal rate within 60 days for clear-cut cases. BranditScan has no Telegram coverage at any tier. Rulta charges higher tiers for Telegram without publishing performance data.
2. Free scan before you pay
You see what we find before any commitment. Rulta and BranditScan both require payment before showing results.
3. Selfie verification timing
We require selfie verification before takedowns file (legally required), but not before scanning. Rulta requires selfie verification before any scanning starts. BranditScan's flow varies by plan.
4. Detection infrastructure at real scale
11M+ Telegram channels monitored continuously, 60B+ messages indexed, over 1M new posts processed daily. Most competitors don't publish operational data at this depth.
5. Faster onboarding for agencies
Multi-seat SLA, dedicated Discord with our legal and engineering team. Agencies with 30+ creators get 10% off. Agency dashboard.
6. Built by a creator
Morgpie is Fanlock's co-founder and a creator with millions of followers. She paid one DMCA service over $300/month for a year. They removed maybe 10% of what they should have. So she partnered with Zander Small to build Fanlock. Read the story.
What None of These Services Do Perfectly
Be honest with yourself about what content protection can't do. No service prevents the original leak. No service guarantees 100% removal everywhere forever. Re-uploads happen. Channels rebuild. The internet doesn't forget.
What good services do is reduce the blast radius and make leaked content harder to find. The right metric isn't "100% removal." It's how fast leaks come down, how often they re-appear unaddressed, and how much of the leak surface the service actually scans. That's where these three differ.
Common Questions About Switching
Is Rulta or BranditScan better for OnlyFans creators?
Neither fully addresses Telegram, which is where most creator leaks distribute. Rulta has broader features at higher prices. BranditScan is cheaper but limited to web search results, social media, and websites. If Telegram is your biggest problem, neither is a complete solution.
What's the price difference between Rulta and BranditScan?
Rulta: $109/month minimum. BranditScan: $69/month for Premium. Higher Rulta tiers add face recognition and broader coverage. Both require monthly subscriptions with no free tier or free scan.
Can I switch from Rulta or BranditScan to Fanlock?
Yes. Onboarding takes under 24 hours. Most creators running a free Fanlock scan after using a competitor find leaks their previous service missed, especially on Telegram.
Does Fanlock have face recognition like Rulta?
We focus on Telegram detection at scale because that's where the volume is. Face recognition has limits when applied to Telegram channel detection. AI scanning across other platforms is part of every Fanlock plan.
What's Fanlock's pricing?
Three plans: Basic at $49/mo (weekly scans across Google and millions of websites), Pro at $99/mo (Basic plus daily scans and social media), Max at $199/mo (Pro plus real-time scans and Telegram takedowns). Agencies with 30+ creators get 10% off.
Why is Fanlock cheaper than competitors with similar features?
We're bootstrapped, lean, and we built the infrastructure ourselves. We don't carry the OpEx of a 50-person team or the burn from a multi-million-dollar seed round. Lower cost structure means lower prices for customers.
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