Danaya vs Truepic
Compare media authentication platforms — see why Danaya is the only solution that combines cryptographic sealing and AI deepfake detection.
Truepic: Photo provenance platform for enterprises
The Key Difference
Unlike Truepic, Danaya also includes AI deepfake detection for images, videos, and audio in every plan — starting free.
About Truepic
Truepic, founded in 2015 in San Diego, is a photo provenance company that captures metadata at the moment a photo is taken. Their mobile SDK embeds GPS coordinates, device information, and timestamps into each image. Truepic is a founding member of the C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) alongside Adobe and Microsoft.
Truepic focuses on enterprise customers in insurance, real estate, and news verification. Their Lens SDK is designed for developers who embed capture verification into their own mobile applications. Truepic does not offer a consumer-facing product or a free tier — access requires an enterprise contract and SDK integration.
Best for: Enterprise teams who need photo provenance embedded in their own mobile apps via SDK
Truepic: Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Founding C2PA member with strong industry partnerships
- Mobile SDK captures provenance data at the point of capture
- Trusted by insurance and real estate companies for field verification
- Well-documented API for enterprise developers
Limitations
- No AI deepfake detection — only proves provenance, cannot analyze existing media
- No video sealing — SDK is limited to photos
- No free plan or individual pricing — enterprise contracts only
- No public verification page — recipients need the SDK or app to verify
When to Choose Danaya Over Truepic
An insurance claims adjuster photographs property damage using a mobile app with the Truepic SDK. The photo includes GPS coordinates and a timestamp, proving the image was captured at the claimed location. However, the adjuster also receives a video from the policyholder — Truepic cannot seal videos or check if the footage has been manipulated by AI. With Danaya, the adjuster can seal both photos and videos on-site, and run AI detection on any media received from third parties — all from a single platform with a free plan to start.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Danaya | Truepic |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptographic sealing — photos | ||
| Cryptographic sealing — videos | ||
| PDF certificate of authenticity | ||
| AI deepfake detection — images | ||
| AI deepfake detection — videos | ||
| AI detection — audio / voice clones | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Public verification (no account needed) | ||
| GPS + timestamp proof | ||
| REST API access | ||
| Compression-resilient verification | ||
| Zero-knowledge (no media stored) | ||
| Starting price | Free — Pro at $4.99/mo | Enterprise only |
What You Get with Danaya
Cryptographic Media Sealing
Capture photos and videos live from your phone camera. Danaya locks GPS coordinates, timestamp, and SHA-256 hash at the moment of capture. Download a PDF certificate of authenticity. Anyone can verify it later — no account needed.
AI Deepfake Detection
Upload any image, video, or audio file. Our AI models detect GAN artifacts, diffusion patterns, face-swaps, voice clones, and audio manipulations. Get a clear verdict with a confidence score — free.
Pricing Comparison
Truepic: Enterprise only — contact sales
Danaya: Free plan included — Pro at $4.99/mo, Business at $19.99/mo