Free GDPR Redaction Tool — What You Get
Ghost offers a free way to try redaction on real PDFs: open the editor, load a document, and work through redactions without paying. The free tier is built around manual redaction. Pro and Team add AI-powered detection. Demo mode includes a limited number of documents so you can validate the workflow on your own files. Paid plans add higher volume, organisation features, DSAR/SAR workflow, and Article 30 register tooling.
Why 'free' still matters for GDPR
Many "free" PDF tools monetise by uploading files or injecting ads. From a compliance perspective, the question is always: where did my personal data go? Ghost is designed with data minimisation in mind. The free tier uses manual redaction. Pro and Team add AI-powered detection. Either way, you control review before export. See our security page for how processing works.
What is included at no cost
You can run the redaction workspace in demo mode with a capped number of documents per identity — enough to try manual redaction on HR letters, contracts, or case files before upgrading for AI-powered detection. Export when review is complete. No account is required to start. Check the current pricing page for exact demo limits. They may change as the product evolves.
When to upgrade
High-volume DSAR/SAR teams, batch exports, org-wide seats, and Privacy Request Manager (DSAR/SAR Manager — intake, deadlines, tasks) sit behind Pro and Team billing. If you are handling recurring SARs or firm-wide clients, the paid tier is built for that scale.
No substitute for legal advice
A free tool does not replace your DPO, counsel, or redaction policy. Use Ghost to speed up technical redaction. Use your legal team to decide what must be disclosed or withheld.