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Ecopyright vs ProtectMyWork.
A fair, factual comparison.

Both services help you prove ownership of your work. The differences are technical, financial, and about how modern the experience feels. Compiled from each vendor's public site as of 2026-04-23.

Feature matrix

Where each platform actually differs

Both products do the same job. The differentiators below are where the buying decision usually lands.

Proof technology

Feature	Ecopyright	ProtectMyWork	Note
SHA-256 file fingerprint	✓	✓	Industry standard - both stamp it on the certificate.
Independently timestamped timestamp	✓	–	Ecopyright writes every hash to a public chain. PMW only stores it in its own database - you have to trust them.
RFC 3161 timestamp authority	✓	–	Ecopyright uses TÜBİTAK Kamu SM ZAMANE - a recognized national TSA. PMW has none.
Tamper-evident even if vendor shuts down	✓	–	Every Ecopyright timestamp is issued and signed by TÜBİTAK Kamu SM, not by us, so the date does not rest on our word. PMW certificates rely on their database staying online.
Public verification (no login required)	✓	~	Ecopyright: one URL, anyone verifies in a click. PMW: password-gated lookup.

Pricing & access

Feature	Ecopyright	ProtectMyWork	Note
Annual membership	$49 USD	£44.15 + VAT (~$59)	Same flat-rate model. Ecopyright is cheaper for US/non-UK customers.
Per-certificate token	$1	£1 + VAT (~$1.30)	Same model. Ecopyright shows USD up-front.
5 tokens included at signup	✓	✓	Identical bonus.
14-day money-back guarantee	✓	✓	Identical.
Bulk discount on token packs	✓	–	Ecopyright: 50 tokens $40 (20% off), 200 tokens $140 (30% off). PMW: flat £1 each.
Max file size per certificate	200 MB, 1 file	100 MB	PMW publishes a 100 MB limit; Ecopyright registers one file of up to 200 MB per certificate.

Modern UX

Feature	Ecopyright	ProtectMyWork	Note
Mobile-first responsive UI	✓	~	PMW is responsive but the design language is ~2012.
2FA / TOTP account security	✓	–	Ecopyright supports authenticator apps. PMW: email + password only.
New-device email alerts	✓	–	Ecopyright notifies you when a new device signs in.
Re-auth on destructive actions	✓	–	Ecopyright forces password re-entry before sensitive operations.
Modern Stripe checkout	✓	~	Ecopyright uses hosted Stripe Checkout + Customer Portal. PMW: legacy card form.
Public, polished verification page	✓	–	Ecopyright /verify lets you check any certificate without an account.

Legal & evidence support

Feature	Ecopyright	ProtectMyWork	Note
Berne Convention–based validity	182 countries	182 countries	Same treaty, same 182 signatories - neither vendor extends it.
DMCA / C&D / NDA letter templates	✓	✓	Both ship template letters.
Joint copyright holders supported	✓	✓	Both let you name multiple authors on one certificate.
Support channels	Email + AI chat	Phone + email	PMW publishes a UK phone line; Ecopyright answers by email and in-page AI chat.

Track record

Feature	Ecopyright	ProtectMyWork	Note
In business since	2026	2002	PMW wins on track record. Ecopyright is newer - but built for 2026, not 2010.
Works protected	Growing	594,000+	PMW has a head-start (594,875 on their site, Oct 2026). Each Ecopyright certificate is publicly verifiable by reference number.
Berne signatory + US/EU/UK scope	✓	✓	Both cover the same legal area.

✓ supported · – not supported · ~ partial / dated implementation. ProtectMyWork data sourced from the vendor's public site (protectmywork.com) on 2026-04-23.

Decision guide

Which one is right for you?

Honest take - both products work. Here's when each one fits better.

Choose Ecopyright if you want…

Tamper-evident proof that survives the vendor going offline (public accredited timestamp)
A modern dashboard with 2FA, new-device alerts, and Stripe Customer Portal
Bulk-token discounts (up to 30% off for studios and publishers)
A clean public verification URL you can paste anywhere
A pricing model already in USD - no GBP-to-your-currency surprise at checkout
An in-page AI assistant that answers copyright questions while you register

Choose ProtectMyWork if you want…

A vendor with 20+ years of operating history
A "we have served 594,875 works" trust signal up front
A free, one-time sworn affidavit baked into the plan
A UK-domiciled provider for UK-court-specific cases

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$49/year - 5 certificate tokens included, RFC 3161 timestamp on every one. Cancel anytime; existing certificates stay valid forever.

Ecopyright vs ProtectMyWork. A fair, factual comparison.