FactGuard vs Factward

FactGuard checks claims, headlines, or URLs and returns a verdict with reasoning and cited sources. It offers Quick, Thorough, and Private verification modes, with a confidence score from 0 to 100 and analysis of framing and potential bias. The web app limits submissions to 1,000 characters; its free tier uses Quick mode and displays the 30 most recent checks. The free plan costs nothing, billed forever, and includes three checks per day. Pro includes unlimited checks and history, Thorough verification, all modes, shareable verdict cards, and bulk export, but its listed plans are marked coming soon. FactGuard also describes an early-access MCP server and a Fact-Check API with a stated free tier of 100 calls per day; API access and team pricing are under development. The privacy policy says claims sent to the backend are not stored per user on FactGuard's servers. Optional on-device verification is not transmitted to FactGuard or third-party processing providers. FactGuard cautions that automated verdicts can be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date and advises checking cited sources.

Factward checks text, URLs, and PDFs by identifying factual claims and comparing them with web sources. Its AI model filters out opinions, predictions, and subjective statements, then retrieves up to five independent sources for each claim. Reports classify claims as Supported, Conflicting Sources, Refuted, or Insufficient Evidence, and include confidence, reasoning, linked sources, and a Trust Score. The service tracks when claims may have become stale and prompts users to check them again. A bookmarklet can send article text for review, and the Pro API can be used in a CMS or publishing pipeline. A beta Chrome extension highlights claims alongside verdicts and evidence, including when checking selected text from its context menu. Factward says submissions are used to produce results and are not sold or shared with third parties, though jobs and reports are stored in its database. Niche, paywalled, or very recent claims may lack evidence, and nuanced claims can be misinterpreted. The free plan allows two verifications per day; Pro costs $9 a month.