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MUTE

Block contact form spam. No CAPTCHA, one line of code.

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About the startup

MUTE silently blocks automated spam submitted through website contact forms — without CAPTCHA, without friction, and without any changes to your existing setup. A hidden field traps bots before they reach your inbox. A second layer monitors behavioral patterns to catch sophisticated bots. Your visitors never notice anything. The spam just stops. 14-day free trial, no credit card required. $3.33/month.

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