Top Free Text Moderation tools, APIs, and Open Source models
Tags: ai, topfreeapis, textmoderation, opensourcemodels
Published: 2023-11-07 08:53:38

## **What is [Text Moderation API](https://www.edenai.co/feature/text-moderation-apis?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)?**
Text Moderation API, also called [Content Moderation](https://www.edenai.co/feature/text-moderation-apis?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models) or Text Filtering, analyses text using NLP and machine learning to identify harmful content, including hate speech, offensive language, harassment, and spam.This API can filter and remove inappropriate material in user-generated content such as comments, reviews, messages, and social media posts. It creates a safer and more respectful online environment by detecting and filtering out such content.


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Once processed, the API supplies feedback showing whether the content is acceptable or not, and may give additional details on the moderation decision, like a summary or reasons for moderation. Certain providers also give a filter for profanity and personal data detection within texts.

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## **Top Open Source (Free) Content Moderation on the market**
For users seeking a cost-effective engine, opting for an open-source model is the recommended choice. Here is the list of the best Text Filtering Open Source Models:

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**1‍. [Mod-Guard](https://github.com/SwastikGowdaL/Mod-Guard?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
All-encompassing content moderation solution featuring detection of not-safe-for-work (NSFW) material, weapons, alcohol, drugs, gore, offensive symbols, and profanity. Additionally, the solution includes filters for spam, spam emails, and malicious URLs.

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**2. [nsfw_model](https://github.com/GantMan/nsfw_model?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
An open source text moderation model that helps you filter out unsafe content. It is trained on 60+ gigs of data.

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**3. [Llama 2](https://github.com/facebookresearch/llama/blob/main/MODEL_CARD.md?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
Llama 2 comprises pre-trained and finely-tuned generative text models, with a parameter range spanning 7 billion to 70 billion. Llama-2-Chat models demonstrate superior performance compared to open-source chat models across several benchmark tests and remain on par with select closed-source models such as ChatGPT and PaLM. This can be used for text moderation also.

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**4. [Palm 2](https://github.com/conceptofmind/PaLM?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
PaLM is an AI model that generates text by working with human language. It has learned how to read and create new, grammatically correct text from an extensive corpus of general training data. Google has introduced PaLM 2 (Pathways Language Model), its latest LLM, boasting exceptional prowess in advanced reasoning, coding, and mathematics. PaLM 2 is offered in diverse sizes, facilitating easy deployment across a wide range of usage scenarios. This can be used for text moderation also.

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**‍5. [GPT-NeoX-20B](https://github.com/EleutherAI/gpt-neox?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
GPT-NeoX-20B is a language model with 20 billion parameters that was trained using the GPT-NeoX library on the Pile. Its architecture closely resembles that of GPT-3 and is nearly identical to GPT-J-6B. The model's training dataset includes a wide range of English-language texts, highlighting its general-purpose functionality. This can be used for text moderation also.

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**‍6. [GPT-J](https://github.com/graphcore/gpt-j?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
GPT-J or GPT-J-6B is a large language model created by EleutherAI in 2021. Its aim is to generate text that sounds like a human being speaking, and it does this by using pre-existing knowledge to continue from a prompt. This can be used for text moderation also.

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**‍7. [BLOOM](https://github.com/dptrsa-300/start_with_bloom?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
BLOOM is a powerful language model that uses extensive text data and advanced computing resources to create coherent sentences. It can accurately replicate human writing in 46 languages and 13 programming languages. This can be used for text moderation also.

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## **Cons of Using Open Source AI models**
‍While open source models offer many advantages, they also come with some potential drawbacks and challenges. Here are some cons of using open source models:

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**- Not Entirely Cost Free:** Open-source models, while providing valuable resources to users, may not always be entirely free of cost. Users often need to bear expenses related to hosting and server usage, especially when dealing with large or resource-intensive data sets.
**- Lack of Support:** Open source models may not have official support channels or dedicated customer support teams. If you encounter issues or need assistance, you might have to rely on community forums or the goodwill of volunteers, which can be less reliable than commercial support.
**- Limited Documentation:** Some open source models may have incomplete or poorly maintained documentation. This can make it difficult for developers to understand how to use the model effectively, leading to frustration and wasted time.
**- Security Concerns:** Security vulnerabilities can exist in open source models, and it may take longer for these issues to be addressed compared to commercially supported models. Users of open source models may need to monitor for security updates and patches actively.
**- Scalability and Performance:** Open source models may not be as optimized for performance and scalability as commercial models. If your application requires high performance or needs to handle a large number of requests, you may need to invest more time in optimization.
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## **Why choose Eden AI?**
Given the potential costs and challenges related to open-source models, one cost-effective solution is to use APIs. Eden AI smoothens the incorporation and implementation of AI technologies with its API, connecting to multiple AI engines.

Eden AI presents a broad range of AI APIs on its platform, customized to suit your specific needs and financial limitations. These technologies include data parsing, language identification, sentiment analysis, logo recognition, question answering, data anonymization, speech recognition, and numerous other capabilities.

To get started, we offer free $10 credits for you to explore our APIs.


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## **Access Text Moderation providers with one API**
Our standardized API enables you to integrate Text Filtering APIs into your system with ease by utilizing various providers on Eden AI. Here is the list (in alphabetical order):


- Clarifai
- Google Cloud
- Microsoft
- OpenAI
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**1. Clarifai- Available on [Eden AI](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
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Clarifai's Text Moderation API automatically filters and moderates text content to ensure it adheres to your content guidelines. It identifies explicit or inappropriate language, categorizes text as safe or unsafe, and enables you to filter or replace any inappropriate text.

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**2. Google Cloud- Available on [Eden AI](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
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Google Cloud's text moderation algorithm evaluates documents against a set of safety attributes that encompass topics that are deemed harmful or sensitive. You can assess the efficacy of Google's safety filters and set customized confidence thresholds that suit your business needs, enabling you to identify and promptly address any material infringing on Google's usage regulations or terms of service through systematic monitoring.

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**3. Microsoft- Available on [Eden AI](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
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Microsoft Azure's technology can assess text in various contexts such as chat rooms, discussion boards, chatbots, e-commerce catalogs, and documents. It can locate and highlight offensive language in numerous languages employing a built-in directory of prohibited terms. Furthermore, Azure's software can organize text into three classifications via machine-assisted classification and can even discover personal information and correct the text automatically, where necessary.

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**4. OpenAI- Available on [Eden AI](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)**
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The tool relies on OpenAI’s advanced natural language processing technology, ensuring the detection of unsuitable content with high precision and dependability. OpenAI's offering distinguishes itself by being able to comprehend the meaning of language and recognise subtle abusive language types, including hate speech, cyberbullying, and self-harming material as well as detecting potentially misleading or fraudulent content.

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## **Pricing Structure for Text Filtering API Providers**
Eden AI offers a user-friendly platform for evaluating pricing information from diverse API providers and monitoring price changes over time. As a result, keeping up-to-date with the latest pricing is crucial. The pricing chart below outlines the rates for smaller quantities for November 2023, as well as you can get discounts for potentially large volumes.

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## **How Eden AI can help you?**
Eden AI is the future of AI usage in companies: our app allows you to call multiple AI APIs.


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- Centralized and fully monitored billing on Eden AI for Content Moderation APIs
- Unified API for all providers: simple and standard to use, quick switch between providers, access to the specific features of each provider
- Standardized response format: the JSON output format is the same for all suppliers thanks to Eden AI's standardization work. The response elements are also standardized thanks to Eden AI's powerful matching algorithms.
- The best Artificial Intelligence APIs in the market are available: big cloud providers (Google, AWS, Microsoft, and more specialized engines)
- Data protection: Eden AI will not store or use any data. Possibility to filter to use only GDPR engines.
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You can see Eden AI documentation [here](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/text_moderation_create?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models).

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## **Next step in your project**
The Eden AI team can help you with your Text Moderation integration project. This can be done by :

- Organizing a product demo and a discussion to understand your needs better. You can book a time slot on this link: [Contact](https://www.edenai.co/contact?referral=top-free-text-moderation-tools-apis-and-open-source-models)
- By testing the public version of Eden AI for free: however, not all providers are available on this version. Some are only available on the Enterprise version.
- By benefiting from the support and advice of a team of experts to find the optimal combination of providers according to the specifics of your needs
- Having the possibility to integrate on a third-party platform: we can quickly develop connectors.
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