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Metadata Remover vs Ekko

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Metadata Remover compared with Ekko
DetailMetadata Remover logo Metadata RemoverEkko logo Ekko
What it doesRemove hidden metadata from photos, PDFs and media files in your browser Post-quantum encryption for messages in the apps you already use
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: up to 10 photos per visit (50 with account), single files up to 50 MB. Annual: $5/month billed annually at $60. Monthly: $10/month. Pay as you go: $9.99 for 300 credits (one credit per file). Not given
Key features
  • In-browser image cleaning for JPG, PNG, WebP
  • Server-side processing for PDF, video, audio files
  • Removes EXIF, XMP, IPTC, PNG text chunks and timestamps
  • Per-file metadata report before download
  • Batch cleaning and large file support with Pro
  • Lossless cleaning preserves image quality
  • Encrypted transit and immediate deletion of non-image files
  • No ads or watermarks on any plan
  • Credits never expire on pay-as-you-go plans
  • Post-quantum hybrid encryption (X25519 and ML-KEM-768 with XChaCha20-Poly1305)
  • Works with Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, X, Messenger, Discord, Viber and Messages
  • Keys generated and stored only on your device
  • Browser extension with planned phone keyboard expansion
  • Public key directory service; servers never see private keys or messages
  • Messages sealed on device and travel as ciphertext through existing apps
  • Public protocol specification for transparency
What makes it different
  • Lossless image cleaning removes metadata without recompressing
  • Comprehensive metadata removal across multiple file formats
  • Free tier generous with no daily limit or account required
  • Non-image files processed securely with immediate deletion
  • No new messenger required - works inside apps you already use
  • Post-quantum encryption resistant to future quantum computers
  • Private keys never leave your device
  • Optional anonymous mode with no sign-in or account required
  • Open source for inspectable privacy claims
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last checkNot checked yet −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)51
Citation Flow (Majestic)1918
Referring domains (Majestic)850

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