Comparison
Optery vs Scrubbed.Pro — Free Tool vs Full Service
Optery's free tier is a solid starting point — but "free" means you do the work. Here's how the full picture stacks up.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Optery | Scrubbed.Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free (limited) | $X/mo |
| Brokers covered | ~50 (free tier) | 200+ |
| Automated opt-out | ❌ | ✅ |
| Monthly re-scan | ❌ | ✅ |
| Phone number removal | ❌ | ✅ |
| Robocall risk scoring | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ongoing monitoring | ❌ | ✅ |
| Auto re-submission | ❌ | ✅ |
What Optery Does Well
- ✅Free tier available for basic opt-out coverage
- ✅Good for users who want to DIY without spending money
- ✅Covers a reasonable number of US brokers
- ✅Simple, straightforward interface
Where Optery Falls Short
- ⚠️Manual opt-out required — no automation, you do the work
- ⚠️Free tier covers far fewer brokers than paid competitors
- ⚠️No ongoing monitoring after initial removal
- ⚠️Brokers re-list your data and you're back to square one without noticing
Why People Switch to Scrubbed.Pro
- →Free tier sounds good until you realize you have to do the opt-outs yourself
- →Scrubbed.Pro monitors continuously — you set it and forget it
- →200+ brokers covered vs Optery's limited free list
- →Auto re-scanning means we catch re-listings before they become a problem
- →Most people spend more time managing Optery than they save
What You Get With Scrubbed.Pro
Fully Automated Removal
We handle the opt-outs. You get an always-up-to-date dashboard showing your removal status across 200+ brokers.
200+ Brokers Covered
Our broker list dwarfs Optery's free tier. US-first coverage means we catch the brokers that actually expose your data.
Monthly Re-Scanning
We re-scan every month. If a broker re-lists you, we auto-submit again. You never have to check or follow up.
Free tier costs you time. We cost $X/month and save you hours.
Automated removal across 200+ brokers, monthly re-scans, and real-time status. No manual work required.