FactGuard

FactGuard checks claims, headlines, statements, and URLs, then returns a verdict with reasoning and cited sources. Its verdicts include a confidence score from 0 to 100, and the service says it surfaces framing and potential bias. Users can choose Quick, Thorough, or Private verification modes. The free web tier uses Quick mode, limits submitted claims to 1,000 characters, and provides three checks per day; its history shows the 30 most recent checks. FactGuard supports text and images as well as written claims. Pro plans are listed as coming soon: the annual option is $36.99 a year, billed yearly, equivalent to $3.08/mo, and includes unlimited checks and history, all modes, shareable verdict cards, and bulk export. Pro image checks are offered; provenance, metadata, and first-seen checks stay on-device. FactGuard also describes an early-access MCP server and a Fact-Check API with a stated free tier of 100 calls per day. Its privacy policy says backend submissions are not stored per user on FactGuard’s servers; optional on-device verification is not transmitted to FactGuard or third-party processing providers.

FactGuard pairs automated verdicts with cited sources, confidence scores, and framing analysis. Its own accuracy caveat and the coming-soon status of Pro are important considerations.

FactGuard suits people who want cited reasoning and bias analysis when checking claims or headlines. Its API and early-access MCP server may also interest users integrating fact checks into other tools.

FactGuard is an automatic fact-checking service for claims, headlines, statements, URLs, and images. It is best for readers who want a quick verdict they can follow back to web sources, with a confidence score and framing analysis. Its strongest use is triage; it is not a replacement for checking the evidence yourself.

Overview

FactGuard combines a verdict and reasoning with cited sources, then adds a calibrated confidence score from 0 to 100 and analysis of framing and potential bias. Those cues can help readers decide what deserves a closer look, but they do not make the result definitive: FactGuard cautions that automated verdicts may be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.

The web app limits submitted claims to 1,000 characters, and free web checks use Quick mode. That makes it more suitable for short, individual claims than lengthy material. Images are supported, but image checks are a Pro feature.

Key features

Modes, citations, and context

FactGuard describes Quick, Thorough, and Private verification modes. Free users get Quick checks, while Pro is described as including Thorough verification and all modes. Cited web sources give readers a route to inspect the reasoning; the confidence score and framing analysis add useful context, not a guarantee that the verdict is right.

Privacy and security

Submitted claims are sent to FactGuard’s backend, but the privacy policy says they are not stored per user on its servers. Optional on-device verification is not transmitted to FactGuard or third-party processing providers, a meaningful distinction for readers who want a more private way to check claims. The policy also names TLS in transit, Firebase App Check, cryptographic nonces for Sign in with Apple, and password hashing by its authentication provider as security measures.

History, images, and integrations

The free web plan retains the 30 most recent checks; Pro includes unlimited history and bulk export. Pro image checks include provenance, metadata, and first-seen checks that stay on-device. FactGuard also describes an early-access MCP server for Claude, Cursor, or any MCP host, plus a Fact-Check API with 100 free calls per day. Those offerings may interest developers, but API access and team pricing are still under development on the newsroom page.

Pricing

FactGuard uses a freemium model. Free costs nothing, billed forever, and includes three fact-checks per day, Quick checks, Private on-device mode, and Fact Feed access. It is a sensible fit for occasional personal checks, but the daily quota and 30-check history make it restrictive for regular research.

FactGuard Pro, Monthly costs $4.99 a month, billed per month. FactGuard Pro, Annual costs $36.99 a year, billed per year, or $3.08/mo. Both paid plans promise unlimited fact-checks, Thorough verification and all modes, shareable verdict cards, full Fact Feed access, and priority new features, with a 1-week free trial. Both plans are marked coming soon, so they are not yet a dependable option for someone who needs those features now. The annual plan has the lower stated monthly equivalent, while the monthly plan avoids an annual billing commitment.

Email support typically responds within 1–2 business days.

Platforms

FactGuard is offered on web and iOS, with API access also described. The early-access MCP server extends its reach to Claude, Cursor, and other MCP hosts. Readers seeking an Android app should look elsewhere.

Who it's for

FactGuard suits readers checking short claims who want citations and a confidence score, especially those who value the optional on-device mode. Its free plan works for light use. It is a weaker fit for long documents, high-volume workflows, Android users, or anyone who needs reliable team and API access immediately.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Verdicts include reasoning, cited web sources, a 0–100 confidence score, and framing analysis, giving readers several ways to assess a claim.
• Pros: Optional on-device verification is not sent to FactGuard or third-party processing providers, which gives privacy-conscious users a distinct checking option.
• Pros: The free plan includes three daily checks and Private mode without a time limit.
• Cons: Automated verdicts can be wrong, incomplete, or out of date, so readers must still examine the citations.
• Cons: Web claims are limited to 1,000 characters, free web checks use Quick mode, and free history shows only 30 recent checks.
• Cons: Pro features, including image checks and unlimited history, are marked coming soon; team pricing and API access are under development.

Alternatives

AI Fact-Checking Tools is a directory of related options. Choose VerumVerify if you want an Android option and a free plan with three checks per week, a basic credibility score, and a global news feed. Factiverse AI is another option for Android and API access, with custom pricing based on content type and volume. Consider Trusul for a web-based alternative with limited daily analyses and saved history on its free plan. Avancer Document Fact-Checker may suit readers seeking image, audio, and document scans, with one free scan. Crowdee offers a free image-verification option, including a verdict, confidence score, and supporting indicators. Eustace is another web-based choice, with 25 claim verifications to use at any time on its free plan. Factward may appeal to readers who want a browser extension and free URL and PDF checks. FAXTR is an API-focused alternative, with 1,000 API calls per month on its free plan.

Verdict

FactGuard is a good fit for individual readers who want a quick, cited assessment with a privacy-conscious on-device option. Its citations and framing analysis make it more useful than a bare verdict, but the service’s own accuracy warning means evidence still needs review. Choose it for light checks now; look elsewhere if you need Android, long submissions, or paid and team features ready today.