VerifyCarrier vs SearchCarriers

Looking for a SearchCarriers alternative? VerifyCarrier provides transparent, self-serve pricing and developer-friendly APIs. No sales calls required — start free and scale as you grow.

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TL;DR - Different Target Markets

SearchCarriers: Hidden Pricing

VerifyCarrier: $0-99/mo transparent

SearchCarriers: Enterprise

VerifyCarrier: Self-serve PLG

Both: API Available

VerifyCarrier: Developer-first docs

Feature Comparison

Feature	VerifyCarrier	SearchCarriers
Pricing Model	$0 - $99/mo Transparent, self-serve	Contact Sales Enterprise pricing
Free Tier	100 lookups/month forever	Time-limited trial
Search Methods	DOT, MC Number Name search coming soon	DOT, MC, Name, Location + Photo OCR, Equipment
REST API	Developer docs + examples	TMS integration
Risk Scoring	Open algorithm, 0-100	Proprietary scoring
FMCSA Safety Data	All 7 BASICs	All 7 BASICs
Entity Relationships	Coming soon	Parent/subsidiary mapping
VIN Decoding	Not available	Equipment verification
Photo OCR Lookup	Not available	Scan truck photos
Carrier Monitoring	Email + WhatsApp alerts	Watch feature
Custom Vetting Rules	Use API for custom logic	Built-in rule engine
Visual Analytics	Basic display	Trend dashboards
Partnerships	None yet	Highway, Sonar, Transport Pro

When to Choose Each Option

Choose VerifyCarrier if you:

Need an API for your TMS/platform without sales calls
Want transparent, self-serve pricing
Are a developer who values clean documentation
Want to start free and evaluate before committing
Prefer open risk scoring you can understand
Are a small-to-medium broker or startup

Choose SearchCarriers if you:

Need photo-based DOT lookups for field work
Require entity relationship mapping for fraud detection
Have a dedicated compliance team
Need VIN decoding for equipment verification
Want built-in custom vetting rules
Are an enterprise with budget for premium tools

What Sets Us Apart

No Sales Calls Required

SearchCarriers hides pricing behind "Contact Us". We show our prices upfront. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.

100 Free Lookups Forever

SearchCarriers offers a time-limited trial. We give you 100 lookups/month permanently. No credit card, no expiration.

Open Risk Algorithm

We explain exactly how we calculate risk scores. No black box — you understand why a carrier is flagged.

Transparent Pricing vs Hidden Costs

SearchCarriers

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"Contact us for pricing"

Requires demo call, enterprise sales process

VerifyCarrier

$0-99/mo

Self-serve, instant signup

Free: 100/mo | Starter: $19 | Pro: $49 | Business: $99

Developer-First API

Get carrier data in 5 minutes, not 5 days. Clean JSON responses, comprehensive documentation, and code examples in multiple languages.

# Lookup carrier by MC number
curl https://verifycarrier.com/api/lookup/mc/1515 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

# Response
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "dot_number": "44110",
    "mc_number": "1515",
    "legal_name": "GREYHOUND LINES INC",
    "risk": {
      "score": 20.3,
      "tier": "Low",
      "description": "Excellent safety record"
    },
    "safety": {
      "rating": "S",
      "out_of_service": false
    }
  }
}

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