Fake Image Detector catches AI-generated images — but has no deepfake model. When scammers use real-but-manipulated photos, it misses them entirely. Faux Spy Pro covers both.
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| Feature | Faux Spy | Fake Image Detector |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Right-click any image on any site → verdict in seconds | Scans images on page and shows Real/Fake badge |
| Free tier | 10 checks/day — no account | Free — no stated limit |
| Paid plan | $9.99/month (Pro) · $29.99/month (Video) | None — free only |
| AI-generated image detection | Yes — free and Pro tiers | Yes — free |
| Deepfake detection | Yes (Pro tier) — detects AI manipulation of real photos | No |
| Video scanning | Yes (Video tier) | No |
| Romance scam focus | Yes — optimized for dating app and social media profiles | General AI detection |
| Revenue model | Pro subscriptions fund active development | None — no update budget |
| API backend | Commercial API — continuously retrained | Unknown — not documented |
| Firefox support | Yes | No |
There are two types of fake profile photos you might encounter. The first type is fully AI-generated — a face synthesized from scratch by Midjourney, DALL-E, or a similar tool. These have never existed in the real world. The second type is a deepfake — a real photo of a real person that's been AI-manipulated: face-swapped onto a different body, aged or de-aged, skin retouched, or expression altered.
Both Faux Spy and Fake Image Detector can flag the first type. Only Faux Spy Pro catches the second. The deepfake model uses a different signal — it's looking for artifacts introduced by AI manipulation, not for the signature of a fully generated image. Those are distinct problems requiring distinct detection approaches.
In romance scam scenarios, the manipulated-real-photo approach is extremely common. Scammers take real photos of military personnel, doctors, or attractive strangers and lightly alter them to avoid reverse image search matches. A tool that only detects fully AI-generated images won't catch these.
Fake Image Detector is free with no paid plan. That means no revenue to fund model updates as AI generators improve. Midjourney alone has gone through seven major versions — each one producing images that look significantly more photorealistic than the last. A detection model trained primarily on older generators will struggle with current output.
Faux Spy's Pro subscription funds the commercial API that continuously retrains detection models against new generators as they release. The free tier (10 checks/day) uses the same updated models — the subscription funds the infrastructure that keeps them current.
For basic AI-generated image detection at no cost, Fake Image Detector is a functional tool. It works as a Chrome extension and doesn't require you to upload images to an external site. If you need occasional basic detection and deepfake identification isn't part of your use case, it covers that scenario.
Yes — Fake Image Detector is free with no paid tier. Faux Spy offers 10 free checks per day (no account), and Pro at $9.99/month for unlimited checks with deepfake detection.
No — Fake Image Detector is focused on AI-generated image detection. It doesn't include a deepfake detection model for AI-manipulated photos. Faux Spy Pro's deepfake model specifically looks for AI manipulation in otherwise authentic photos.
For dating app profile verification, Faux Spy Pro is the more complete solution. It covers fully AI-generated faces AND AI-manipulated real photos, which together cover the majority of fake profile tactics. The free tier (10/day) is enough for casual use; Pro adds deepfake detection for more thorough checking.
Yes — Faux Spy is available as a Firefox add-on in addition to Chrome. Fake Image Detector is Chrome-only.
Faux Spy uses a commercial API that continuously updates against new generators including Midjourney v7, Flux, and DALL-E 3. Fake Image Detector's detection model and update cadence aren't documented. Without published accuracy benchmarks on current generators, direct comparison isn't possible — but a commercial API with continuous training is structurally more reliable over time than a free tool with no update budget.
10 free checks/day. Deepfake detection on Pro. Works on Chrome and Firefox.
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