Fidealis: 2026 review, prices and alternative

Fidealis is one of the long-standing players in creative work registration in France. It combines registration by a bailiff, timestamping and blockchain anchoring, with an entry price of €95 to €99 per deposit. Here is what to know before choosing, and when Copyright01, free for 3 deposits, is enough.

Fidealis at a glance

Founded in 2001, Fidealis claims 12,000 clients, 1.7 million deposits and a presence in 23 countries. Its deposits are stated to be valid in 182 countries under the Berne Convention, with a receipt available online at all times.

Each deposit stacks three levels of proof: registration with a bailiff (commissaire de justice), an electronic timestamp and anchoring in a blockchain. Deposits are processed in under 24 hours.

The offer is built for professionals. The Pro One (50 deposits), Pro Crea (100 deposits) and Pro Team (500 deposits, 30% off) packs target freelancers, studios and firms. Unused deposits stay valid for 12 months. Fidealis displays a 4.5 Google rating on its pricing page.

Sources: fidealis.com home and pricing pages, checked on 12 September 2026. Detailed pack amounts are shown on the site at checkout.

Strengths

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A bailiff's record. The deposit is registered by a ministerial officer, which carries weight in litigation.
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Reassuring track record. Twenty-five years of activity and 1.7 million deposits, with references in fashion, design and music.
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Additional services. Trademark filing by a lawyer within 24 hours, concept protection, legal support.

Points to watch

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A high entry price. From €95 per deposit, the offer makes no sense for dating a work now and then.
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Packs that expire. Purchased deposits must be used within 12 months.
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No free deposit, no online content. No trial deposit. YouTube videos, GitHub repositories or Instagram posts must be exported as files before depositing.

Copyright01 vs Fidealis

Prices observed on fidealis.com in September 2026. Both services rely on the Berne Convention.

	Copyright01	Fidealis
Entry price	€0 (3 free deposits), then packs from €4.90	€95 to €99 per deposit, in packs of 50 to 500
Free offer	Yes, 3 deposits with no card	No
Time to certificate	Instant	Under 24 hours
Proof mechanism	SHA-256 fingerprint, timestamp, public verification	Bailiff + timestamp + blockchain
Online content (YouTube, GitHub, Instagram...)	Yes, 8 platforms with automatic extraction	No, files only
Validity	Kept at least 10 years, dual encrypted storage in France	Proof valid for life (stated), credits to use within 12 months
Scope	Berne Convention (181 countries)	182 countries stated

When to choose Fidealis, when to choose Copyright01

Fidealis makes sense when a ministerial officer's record is expected, for a fashion collection, a product range, a likely dispute with a distributor or a file to present to an investor. The price is that of a legal service, not a tool.

For an author, photographer, developer or content creator who wants to date works as they go, €95 per deposit makes no sense. Copyright01's timestamped SHA-256 fingerprint establishes the same factual priority, free for the first 3 deposits, then for under €1 per deposit in a pack.

The two are not mutually exclusive. Many creators date everything with Copyright01 and keep a Fidealis deposit or a bailiff's record for high-stakes creations.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fidealis reliable?

Yes. The company has existed since 2001, claims 1.7 million deposits and involves a bailiff. It displays a 4.5 Google rating on its site.

How much does a Fidealis deposit cost?

The site states an entry price of €95 to €99 per deposit, sold in packs of 50, 100 or 500 deposits. Exact pack amounts are shown at checkout.

Is a Copyright01 deposit worth the same as a Fidealis deposit?

Both establish dated, usable proof of priority, weighed freely by the judge. Fidealis adds a ministerial officer's record, heavier and more expensive. To prove a work existed on a given date, a timestamped SHA-256 fingerprint serves the same purpose.

Can I switch from Fidealis to Copyright01?

Your Fidealis deposits remain valid, there is nothing to migrate. Simply make your next deposits on Copyright01, starting with the 3 free ones.

Date your creations for free

3 free deposits, instant certificate, no card required.