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Private Captcha

Private Captcha

Privacy-first CAPTCHA solution designed for GDPR compliance, offering seamless form protection with minimal user friction and EU-only endpoints for enhanced data security.

Private Captcha is an open-source alternative to:

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Private Captcha is a privacy-focused alternative to traditional CAPTCHA services, designed to protect forms and APIs while ensuring GDPR compliance without legal complexities or user friction.

Key Features

  • GDPR Compliance: Built-in privacy by default with EU-only endpoints
  • Smart Difficulty Scaling: Adapts to bot sophistication without user frustration
  • Custom Rules: Configure thresholds for bot detection and user verification
  • Audit Logs: Track and monitor all CAPTCHA interactions
  • Platform API: Integrate with any application via RESTful API
  • Form Forwarding: Seamlessly forward form submissions after verification
  • Usage Statistics: Monitor performance and bot activity
  • Widget Customization: Tailor the CAPTCHA widget to match your brand
  • DNS Proxy: Additional layer of protection against malicious traffic
  • Accessibility: Designed for users with disabilities
  • Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse while maintaining user experience

Tech / Self-Hosting

Private Captcha offers both cloud-hosted and self-hosting options. The self-hosting solution provides complete data control and can be deployed on your own infrastructure. The platform supports multiple programming languages including JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, .NET, and Go, with ready-to-use integrations for popular frameworks like WordPress, Magento, React, and more. The API is backward-compatible, ensuring your integrations remain stable over time.

Private Captcha Tech Stack and Architecture

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