FauxLens review
Low-cost image and video checks with evidence-backed forensic signals.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
FauxLens is a web-based AI deepfake detection tool for journalists, HR teams, researchers, and others verifying images and video. It examines uploaded media through provenance and metadata checks, visual forensics, sensor-noise analysis, frequency and GAN fingerprint analysis, lighting consistency, and temporal video signals. Instead of returning only a binary result, it provides per-signal evidence, confidence scoring, and an evidence chain. The product also supports Android, a Chrome extension, and a REST API for programmatic image and video analysis.
Pricing is structured around free access and one-time credit packs rather than subscriptions. The Free plan includes the full six-signal forensic pipeline, per-signal evidence breakdowns, media deletion after analysis, and no credit card requirement. Starter costs $2.99 for 500 credits, Pro costs $9.99 for 2,000 credits, and Max costs $19.99 for 5,000 credits. Paid credits never expire, which suits occasional investigations and project-based work. The plans provide a straightforward path from individual checks to higher-volume analysis without recurring charges.
FauxLens is strongest when a reviewer needs an explainable assessment of a file rather than a simple yes-or-no label. Frame-by-frame and temporal analysis extend the workflow to manipulated video, while C2PA provenance, EXIF inspection, Error Level Analysis, PRNU analysis, and shadow and lighting checks cover several forensic angles. Uploaded media is automatically deleted after analysis. The main boundary is that analysis is upload-based rather than real-time, and video files have a 100 MB limit. Choose FauxLens for low-cost, evidence-oriented checks across images and video; teams needing live monitoring or a longer-established operating history should consider alternatives.
Questions about FauxLens
Does FauxLens have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.
What does FauxLens run on? Web, Android and Chrome extension. It runs in the cloud, as a mobile app and as a browser extension.
Who is FauxLens built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
FauxLens pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free scans include six forensic signals and evidence breakdowns
- One-time credit packs start at $2.99 and never expire
- Supports web, Android, Chrome, and REST API workflows
- Where it doesn't
- No real-time analysis for live or streaming media
- Video uploads are limited to 100 MB
- Founded in 2026, with a shorter operating history
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