Comparison
Creator Lighthouse vs BranditScan (2026)
BranditScan is a long-running brand protection service for creators, with a main Premium plan and a concierge White Glove plan. Here is how the two compare, taken from each company's own pricing page. Where BranditScan offers more, we say so.
| Creator Lighthouse | BranditScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £19.99 a month, or £191.90 a year | Premium $69 a month ($34.50 the first month) or $690 a year; White Glove $149 a month |
| Stage names covered | Up to 3 | 3 on Premium ($5 a month for each extra), unlimited on White Glove |
| Scanning | Daily, automatic | Hourly, automatic |
| DMCA takedowns | Filed for you as your authorised agent | Automated takedowns |
| Search delisting | Google and Bing | Google delisting |
| Finding your images | Reverse image matching | Facial recognition and AI detection |
| Social media impersonation | We find fake accounts and give you the evidence and the report route | Social media removals included |
| Personal concierge | Not offered | White Glove plan |
| Growth extras | Not offered: we focus on protection | A fan traffic tool and a link-in-bio page included |
| Free trial | 3 days free, card taken, charged on day four unless you cancel | Free first scan, then 50% off the first month |
BranditScan's details are taken from their pricing page on 29 September 2026, in their own currency. Prices and plans change, and may differ by region or during offers, so check their site for the current terms.
Where BranditScan is ahead
- A much longer track record: they say they have operated since 2011 and protect over 12,000 creators.
- Hourly scanning, against our daily scans.
- Facial recognition, and social media removals done for you.
- A concierge plan that manages your account for you.
- Growth extras: a fan traffic tool and a link-in-bio page.
Where Creator Lighthouse differs
- A lower price: £19.99 a month, or £191.90 a year, with everything in one plan.
- Bing delisting as well as Google.
- Takedown notices go out under Creator Lighthouse Ltd as your authorised agent, so your legal name, email and home address are never on them.
- A UK company, registered with the ICO, with data hosted in the EU.
- Creator University: free courses with any account, no subscription needed.
The honest answer to which is better is the one that covers what you actually need. If price, one plan with everything in it and keeping your identity off the notices matter most, try Creator Lighthouse free for three days.
✓ 3 days free✓ Cancel before day 4✓ Then £19.99 a month
Questions
Is Creator Lighthouse cheaper than BranditScan?
Yes, on list price. Creator Lighthouse is £19.99 a month, or £191.90 a year. BranditScan's Premium plan was $69 a month on their pricing page when we checked, with the first month at half price. BranditScan scans hourly and includes facial recognition, which we do not, so compare against what you need.
Can I switch from BranditScan to Creator Lighthouse?
Yes. Start the 3 day free trial, add your stage names and links, and the first scan runs straight away. Cancel your other service once you are happy, so your content is never unprotected in between.
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✓ 3 days free✓ Cancel before day 4✓ Then £19.99 a month