# SilentShield

> Invisible CAPTCHA and bot protection for websites. GDPR-compliant, AI-powered, no cookies, no tracking.

SilentShield is a privacy-first bot protection service that replaces traditional CAPTCHAs with invisible behavioral analysis. It is developed by Forge12 Interactive GmbH, based in Donaueschingen, Germany.

## Key Facts

- **Type**: SaaS (Security / Bot Protection)
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Company**: Forge12 Interactive GmbH, Donaueschingen, Germany
- **Website**: https://silentshield.io
- **Pricing**: Free tier available, paid plans from EUR 9/month
- **Hosting**: EU-only (Germany)
- **Compliance**: GDPR, WCAG 2.1, cookieless, zero PII collection

## What SilentShield Does

SilentShield protects website forms from bots and spam without showing image puzzles or checkboxes to users. It uses behavioral analysis, proof-of-work challenges, honeypot fields, and adaptive challenge modes to distinguish humans from bots.

Unlike Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, or hCaptcha, SilentShield:
- Does not set cookies or track users
- Does not send data to US servers
- Does not require users to solve image puzzles
- Is fully accessible (WCAG 2.1 compliant)
- Stores no personally identifiable information (PII)

## Integrations

- JavaScript SDK (npm: @forge12interactive/silentshield-sdk-js)
- WordPress plugin
- React / Next.js components
- Vue.js plugin
- PHP / Laravel / Symfony
- Python
- Go
- Shopify

## Plans

- **Free**: 0 EUR/month - up to 1,000 verifications
- **Basic**: 9 EUR/month - up to 50,000 verifications
- **Pro**: 29 EUR/month - up to 500,000 verifications
- **Enterprise**: Custom pricing

## Documentation

- Getting Started: https://silentshield.io/en/docs/getting-started/registration
- JavaScript SDK: https://silentshield.io/en/docs/integration/javascript
- WordPress: https://silentshield.io/en/docs/integration/wordpress
- API Reference: https://silentshield.io/en/docs/api-reference/authentication
- Full Docs: https://silentshield.io/en/documentation

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | SilentShield | reCAPTCHA | Turnstile | hCaptcha |
|---------|-------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| GDPR compliant | Yes | No | Partial | Partial |
| Cookies | None | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image puzzles | None | Yes | None | Yes |
| EU hosting | Yes | No | No | No |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |

## Contact

- Website: https://silentshield.io/en/contact
- Support: Available in English and German