AI or Not is a free upload-based detector. Faux Spy is a Chrome extension that works directly on any website. For real-time checks on dating apps and social media, the workflow difference matters more than the pricing.
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| Feature | Faux Spy | AI or Not |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Chrome extension — right-click any image on any site | Upload image to aiornot.com |
| Where it works | Any website in Chrome | Their website only (after downloading the image) |
| Detection accuracy | 94% (Hive Moderation engine — actively maintained) | ~75–80% on current models |
| Generator coverage | Midjourney v7, DALL-E 3, Flux, Stable Diffusion, and others | Broader coverage on older models, weaker on newest |
| Free tier | 10 checks/day — no account | Single images free — no account required |
| Paid plan | $9.99/month (unlimited + deepfake detection) | API pricing for developers — no consumer Pro tier |
| Deepfake detection | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Audio detection | No | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes — Chrome extension, works on any website | No |
| Dating/scam context | Yes — built specifically for dating apps and catfishing | No dedicated dating or scam framing |
| Development activity | Active — detection models updated regularly | Declining traffic (~5.4% MoM as of Mar 2026) |
AI or Not is a free tool that's been available since the AI detection category emerged. It's straightforward — go to aiornot.com, upload an image, get a result. No account needed, no payment for individual checks.
The friction is real though. When you're scrolling through profiles on Bumble and want to check three photos, the workflow is: (1) right-click → Save image to your computer, (2) open a new tab, navigate to aiornot.com, (3) upload the image, (4) wait for results. Repeat for each photo. Most people won't do that consistently — they'll check one photo if something looks obviously wrong, and skip it otherwise.
Faux Spy's extension approach removes all of those steps. You hover over the image, an overlay appears, you click Investigate. You get the result without leaving the page. For someone who wants to make AI detection part of their regular workflow — not just an occasional last resort — that difference is what makes it sustainable.
AI or Not performs reasonably well on images generated by older models. On newer generators — Midjourney v7, DALL-E 3 with quality improvements, Flux Dev — its accuracy has benchmarked lower, in the 75–80% range.
That gap matters because scammers use current tools. Someone building fake profiles in 2026 is using the latest generators, not Stable Diffusion v1 from 2022. Faux Spy's Hive engine maintains 94% accuracy across current models because Hive is an enterprise detection service that continuously retrains against new generators as they're released.
AI or Not's declining traffic (down roughly 5.4% month-over-month as of March 2026) suggests reduced development velocity — which, in a field where generators improve constantly, translates to declining detection performance over time.
Faux Spy is right for anyone who checks profile photos regularly — on dating apps, professional networks, social media. The extension removes upload friction, which means you'll actually use it every time something looks off rather than only when you're highly suspicious.
The free tier (10 checks/day) handles most use cases without payment. Pro adds unlimited checks and deepfake detection for $9.99/month.
AI or Not's audio detection is something Faux Spy doesn't offer — if you're trying to verify whether an audio clip or voice message is AI-generated, it's a useful tool. It also covers video deepfake detection in a broader sense.
If you're a developer who wants programmatic access through an API for a small project, AI or Not's free API tier may be the starting point before graduating to a higher-accuracy enterprise API like Hive's.
For checking profile photos on websites and apps, yes — Faux Spy is faster (no upload step), more accurate on modern generators (94% vs ~75-80%), and actively maintained. AI or Not's advantage is full free access with no daily limit and audio/video detection capabilities.
Yes — AI or Not lets you check single images for free without an account. Faux Spy also has a free tier: 10 checks per day, no account required. For heavy use, Faux Spy Pro is $9.99/month for unlimited checks.
No. AI or Not is a website tool. You upload images to their site. Faux Spy is the only AI image detector with a Chrome extension that works on any website without uploading.
AI or Not performs well on older generators. On newer models like Midjourney v7 and Flux, it has benchmarked around 75-80% accuracy. Faux Spy's Hive engine maintains 94% across current models because Hive continuously retrains against new generators as part of its enterprise service.
AI or Not's monthly traffic has been declining approximately 5.4% month-over-month as of early 2026. This typically reflects reduced product investment and slower model updates in a category where competitors are actively developing. It's worth noting when choosing a detection tool — a tool that isn't keeping up with new generators becomes less accurate over time.
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