PrivacyScrubber vs Justee AI
Local Browser vs Cloud AI Redaction
Both redact PII. But Justee AI sends your data to cloud servers. PrivacyScrubber processes everything in your browser's local RAM — zero upload, zero server, zero risk.
Try PrivacyScrubber Free — No UploadYour sensitive document is uploaded to Justee AI's cloud servers. Their AI model processes the data remotely. For HIPAA-regulated data, this creates a data processor relationship requiring a BAA, audits, and trust in their infrastructure.
Your data never leaves your device. All PII detection and masking runs in your browser's local memory using client-side JavaScript. Turn off WiFi — it still works. No BAA needed. No server logs possible.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PrivacyScrubber | Justee AI |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing Location | 100% Local Browser RAM | Cloud Servers (upload required) |
| Airplane Mode Works | Yes — fully offline | No — requires internet |
| HIPAA — No BAA Required | Yes — data never leaves device | Requires BAA (cloud processor) |
| Chrome Extension | Real-time inline DLP | No |
| Reversible Redaction | Token-based + local restore | Partial (document-only) |
| Real-time ChatGPT Protection | Yes — inline before sending | Document-only workflow |
| Free Tier | Full text scrubbing, forever free | Limited pages/documents |
| Server Logs Risk | Impossible — no server | Data processed on cloud |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Justee AI HIPAA compliant?
Justee AI is a cloud-based service that processes documents on external servers. For HIPAA compliance when handling PHI, any cloud service must have a signed BAA (Business Associate Agreement). PrivacyScrubber processes all data 100% locally in your browser — no data ever leaves your device — making it inherently safe for HIPAA workflows without requiring a BAA.
What is the main difference between PrivacyScrubber and Justee AI?
The fundamental difference is where your data goes. Justee AI uploads your documents to cloud servers where their AI model processes the data remotely. PrivacyScrubber runs entirely in your browser's local memory — no server, no upload, no logs. This makes PrivacyScrubber the only true zero-trust option for highly sensitive or regulated data.
Cloud Redaction vs Zero-Trust Local Processing: The Key Difference
This is the fundamental divide between Justee AI and PrivacyScrubber. Justee AI routes your text through cloud infrastructure to perform AI-powered redaction. PrivacyScrubber never transmits your data — all regex and NER-based detection runs inside your browser's JavaScript engine, in ephemeral RAM.
When you send PII to a cloud redaction API, you are trusting that vendor's infrastructure, encryption, data retention policies, and sub-processor chain. Under GDPR, this requires a Data Processing Agreement. Under HIPAA, this may require a BAA. Under SOC 2, this expands your vendor risk audit scope. Cloud AI redaction solves privacy with more privacy risk.
PrivacyScrubber processes all data exclusively in browser RAM. Disconnect your WiFi and run a redaction — it works identically. No cloud calls, no API keys, no vendor DPA. Your CISO can verify zero data exfiltration by opening Chrome DevTools → Network tab and watching zero outbound requests fire during processing.
Choose PrivacyScrubber for:
- ✓ Regulated industries (Healthcare, Finance, Legal, Gov)
- ✓ Teams that cannot sign vendor DPAs for new tools
- ✓ Offline / air-gapped environments
- ✓ CISO-controlled enterprise AI rollouts
- ✓ Reversible AI workflow tokenization
- ✓ Chrome Extension inline protection
Justee AI might work if:
- → Low-sensitivity text where cloud routing is acceptable
- → Users who prefer fully automated ML-based detection
- → Teams with existing cloud vendor DPA agreements
GDPR, HIPAA & SOC 2: Real Deployment Timelines
Deploying Justee AI in a GDPR-regulated environment requires your legal team to execute a Data Processing Agreement with Justee as a Data Sub-Processor under GDPR Article 28. This typically takes 4–12 weeks and may fail if the vendor uses US-based cloud infrastructure without Standard Contractual Clauses.
PrivacyScrubber is architecturally exempt from these requirements. Because no personal data ever leaves the browser, it is not legally a Data Processor under GDPR. Your compliance team can green-light deployment immediately. See the GDPR compliance page and SOC 2 controls documentation.
Total Compliance Cost Comparison
| Cost Factor | PrivacyScrubber | Justee AI (cloud) |
|---|---|---|
| License (teams) | $99/mo flat | Per-seat / usage |
| DPA legal review | $0 (not required) | $2K–$8K+ in legal time |
| Vendor Risk Assessment | Not applicable | 6–12 week security review |
| Deployment | Same day via MDM | Weeks to months |
Your Data Stays on Your Device — Always.
Verify it yourself: open PrivacyScrubber, enable Airplane Mode, paste text. It still works. Try that with any cloud tool.
Test in Airplane Mode — Free