Red Points alternative
The Red Points alternative for independent filmmakers
Red Points is a capable enterprise brand-protection platform spanning counterfeiting, impersonation and piracy. But if you're an independent filmmaker or boutique distributor, you don't need a broad brand suite with a custom enterprise quote — you need film piracy handled, with proof, fast. That's all Takedown Guard does, and it's self-serve.
Takedown Guard vs Red Points, at a glance
| Takedown Guard | Red Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Independent filmmakers & boutique distributors | Brands & enterprises across counterfeiting, brand abuse & piracy |
| Focus | Film & video piracy, end to end | Broad brand protection suite (counterfeits, impersonation, domains, piracy) |
| Sign-up | Self-serve — add a title and scan in minutes | Sales-led; request a demo, talk to sales |
| Pricing | Free founding program while we partner directly with early filmmakers | Enterprise / contact sales, custom quote |
| Who sends the notice | You do — from your own authenticated email, as the rights-holder | Managed and sent on your behalf |
| Evidence | Timestamped full-page screenshot + raw HTML + host details for every copy | Managed dashboard reporting |
| Kill-the-source | Traces streaming copies to the underlying file host so one notice clears many mirror sites | Large-scale automated enforcement |
| Damage metrics | Live torrent swarm counts — how many people are downloading right now | Enforcement volume analytics |
| Best when | You have one film or a small slate and want control + proof, fast | You're a large brand needing broad, multi-category protection |
Comparison reflects each product's public positioning at the time of writing and is provided for general information. Red Points is a trademark of its respective owner; Takedown Guard is not affiliated with Red Points.
Why independent filmmakers choose Takedown Guard
Focused on film, not everything
We don't do counterfeit sneakers or domain squatting. We do film and video piracy, end to end — so the workflow fits your problem exactly.
Proof, not just links
Every copy comes with a timestamped full-page screenshot, the raw HTML, and host details — the evidence that makes hosts and Google actually act.
One notice, many mirrors
We trace streaming copies to the file host that actually serves the video, so a single takedown can clear several pirate sites at once.
You stay the rights-holder
Notices send from your own authenticated email. No third-party power of attorney for hosts to reject — they recognise you directly.
When Red Points is the better fit
We'll be honest: if you're a larger brand needing protection across many categories — counterfeit goods, domain abuse, social impersonation as well as piracy — and you want a fully-managed enterprise platform, Red Points is a strong choice. Takedown Guard is for independent filmmakers who want a focused, self-serve, evidence-first tool for film piracy specifically.
Protect your film — start free
We're onboarding a small number of filmmakers and distributors directly, free, while we grow. Add your title and see what's out there in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
› Is Takedown Guard a real alternative to Red Points for independent films?
Yes. Red Points is a strong enterprise brand-protection platform covering counterfeiting, impersonation and piracy across many industries — and it's sales-led with custom enterprise pricing. Takedown Guard is built specifically for independent filmmakers and boutique distributors: you sign up yourself, add your title, and start scanning in minutes, with no enterprise contract.
› How is Takedown Guard different from Red Points' approach?
Red Points is broad: it protects brands across counterfeit products, domain abuse, social impersonation and piracy. Takedown Guard is deliberately narrow — film and video piracy, done end to end — which means the workflow, evidence and escalation paths are tuned for exactly your problem rather than a general brand-protection suite.
› Do I stay in control of the takedowns?
Yes. Notices send from your own authenticated email, so you remain the rights-holder on record — which platforms increasingly prefer over third-party requests. Enterprise services typically act as your agent. Both work; ours keeps you directly in control and gives you the full evidence trail.
› When is Red Points the better choice?
If you're a larger brand or business that needs protection across multiple categories — counterfeit goods, domain squatting, social impersonation as well as piracy — and you want a fully-managed enterprise platform, Red Points is a strong fit. Takedown Guard is for independent filmmakers who want a focused, self-serve, evidence-first tool for film piracy specifically.
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