VIN Lookup vs. Carfax, AutoCheck and EpicVIN
Pricing on Oct 26, 2026: CARFAX $49.99, AutoCheck $29.99, EpicVIN $24.99 (Global), VinAudit $9.99; VIN Lookup’s ClearVIN PDF is $14.99.
Enter your VIN. Check the car before you buy.
Identify the vehicle free, then choose whether to buy its reported history.
Title brands · Odometer records · Auction history, where reported
No subscription. No charge to check the VIN. Report contents vary by vehicle; applicable tax is shown at checkout.
See what the paid report includes →On October 26, 2026, one report cost $49.99 at CARFAX, $29.99 at AutoCheck, $24.99 on EpicVIN’s Global page, $17.99 at ClearVIN and $9.99 at VinAudit, and VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com) sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, with no subscription; ClearVIN, which issues the report, is on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers. AutoCheck’s 5 for $59.99 within 21 days and CARFAX’s 4 for $119.99 are one-time packs; EpicVIN’s $1 trial renews at $99.99/month plus tax on its Global page, and a U.S. checkout may differ. Compare the records, sample and complete bill, not just the opening price. VIN Lookup publishes this comparison and sells one of the products.
- Read any report the seller already supplies before paying for overlapping information.
- VIN Lookup delivers a separate ClearVIN PDF, not a CARFAX or AutoCheck report.
- Compare package totals, access periods and later charges for the number of cars you will actually check.
- No same-VIN accuracy test or completed competitor purchase was performed for this review.
One VIN. One $14.99 history report.
For $14.99, VIN Lookup delivers an original ClearVIN vehicle-history PDF for the VIN you enter. ClearVIN is on the U.S. Department of Justice’s list of approved NMVTIS data providers; VIN Lookup sells that original report. The report may include data beyond the NMVTIS core, but the records returned vary by VIN.
The VIN decode is free. No card is needed until you choose to buy; applicable tax is shown at checkout. A missing record is not proof that an event never happened.No account · Refund reviewed if not delivered, unopenable or wrong VIN by our error · Sold by VIN Lookup (SH LLC, Sheridan, WY)Original provider PDF
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CARFAX, AutoCheck, ClearVIN, VinAudit and EpicVIN prices, checked October 26, 2026
These are the provider-published offers read on October 26, 2026, not completed checkout quotes. CARFAX’s prices come from its U.S. App Store listing, because carfax.com redirected our connection outside the U.S. on October 26, 2026; its U.S. article showed the same $49.99, $69.99 and $119.99 on October 22, 2026; that article also gives a one-year activation period. AutoCheck’s consumer page lists one-time payment with no recurring charge. Confirm your selected product, region, tax and total before paying.
EpicVIN sent our connection, which was outside the United States, to its Global price page, so a U.S. checkout may show other terms. Its report packages and its renewable $1 trial are separate offers, so the table records that regional snapshot; verify the offer available to you. VIN Lookup appears as a labelled row: it sells the original ClearVIN PDF, and ClearVIN is on the DOJ NMVTIS provider list.
| Provider | One report | Packs, trial or renewal | NMVTIS status | Includes | Lacks | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titlecheck.us | $9.98 | No packs and no subscription; no charge if NMVTIS has no record | Approved: on the DOJ consumer list | NMVTIS title, brand, odometer, junk, salvage and total-loss records | No repairs, minor accidents, owner names or recalls (its homepage and FAQ) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VinAudit | $9.99 | 5 for $19.99 ($4.00 each); 10 for $29.99 ($3.00 each) | Approved: on the DOJ consumer list | NMVTIS plus theft, lien, impound, export and sale records when available | No service or maintenance records advertised | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com), original ClearVIN PDF | $14.99 | 3 for $29.99 ($10.00 each); 5 for $44.99 ($9.00 each); one-time, no subscription or renewal | Sells the report of ClearVIN, which is on the DOJ approved list | The original ClearVIN PDF: title brands, odometer, damage, total-loss, theft, lien, auction and sale records where returned | Same report as ClearVIN, which states it has no maintenance records | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct) | $17.99 | 2 for $23.98 ($11.99 each); 5 for $28.99 ($5.80 each); prepaid credits, no subscription | Approved: on the DOJ consumer list | Title brands, odometer, damage, auction and sale records, with photos where available | No maintenance records (its own FAQ) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| EpicVIN | $24.99 (Global page) | 4 for $29.99 ($7.50 each); 16 for $86.34 ($5.40 each); trial $1 for 3 days, then $99.99/month plus tax on its Global page | Approved: on the DOJ consumer list | Free pre-check, then a paid report; prepaid credits do not expire | Prices vary by region: epicvin.com/price sent us to its Global page, so a U.S. checkout may differ | Oct 26, 2026 (Global page) |
| AutoCheck (Experian) | $29.99 | 5 for $59.99 ($12.00 each, within 21 days); one-time, no recurring charge | Not an NMVTIS source for consumers (DOJ) | Experian report with AutoCheck Score and 21 days of updates | Not an NMVTIS consumer report; the 5-pack expires after 21 days | Oct 26, 2026 |
| CARFAX | $49.99 | 2 for $69.99 ($35.00 each); 4 for $119.99 ($30.00 each); its iPhone app also sells 10 for $274.99, 15 for $399.99 and 20 for $499.99 | Not an NMVTIS source for consumers (DOJ) | Records reported to CARFAX; free CARFAX reports on CARFAX used-car listings | Not an NMVTIS consumer report; only events reported to CARFAX | Oct 26, 2026 (U.S. App Store) |
CARFAX published prices and activation period · AutoCheck consumer prices and access periods · EpicVIN Global offer and trial terms
Compare reports. Then check your car.
Identify the vehicle free, then choose whether to buy its reported history.
Title brands · Odometer records · Auction history, where reported
No subscription. No charge to check the VIN. Report contents vary by vehicle; applicable tax is shown at checkout.
See what the paid report includes →Price per report when you buy a pack
For several cars, compare the price per report in each one-time pack. On October 26, 2026, VinAudit’s 10 for $29.99 cost $3.00 a report and ClearVIN’s 5 for $28.99 cost $5.80; VIN Lookup’s $44.99 for five is $9.00 a report, AutoCheck’s $59.99 for five within 21 days $12.00 and CARFAX’s $119.99 for four $30.00. A pack only saves money if you will use the reports.
| Provider and pack | Total | Per report | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| VinAudit, 10 reports | $29.99 | $3.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VinAudit, 5 reports | $19.99 | $4.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| EpicVIN, 16 reports | $86.34 | $5.40 | Oct 26, 2026 (Global page) |
| ClearVIN (direct), 5 reports | $28.99 | $5.80 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| EpicVIN, 4 reports | $29.99 | $7.50 | Oct 26, 2026 (Global page) |
| VIN Lookup, 5 reports | $44.99 | $9.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Titlecheck.us, 1 report | $9.98 | $9.98 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VIN Lookup, 3 reports | $29.99 | $10.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct), 2 reports | $23.98 | $11.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| AutoCheck (Experian), 5 reports (within 21 days) | $59.99 | $12.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| CARFAX, 4 reports | $119.99 | $30.00 | Oct 26, 2026 (U.S. App Store) |
| CARFAX, 2 reports | $69.99 | $35.00 | Oct 26, 2026 (U.S. App Store) |
Choose the evidence you need, then compare the documents
Start with the seller’s current report: match its full VIN and generation date. If it answers your question, another report may add little. If service or repair history is missing, inspect CARFAX’s sample and the records actually returned. For auction announcements and the AutoCheck Score, inspect AutoCheck’s sample and its underlying timeline.
If your remaining question concerns reported title brands, mileage or auction evidence, inspect the ClearVIN sample before choosing VIN Lookup’s $14.99 report. We deliver the original provider PDF for the VIN you enter. Its records can differ from CARFAX, AutoCheck or EpicVIN; a lower price does not establish equivalent coverage.
The sample’s findings belong to its sample vehicle. It demonstrates the document format, not which records exist for your car. No provider comparison here establishes that one database is more accurate or complete for every VIN.
Check the car before paying for its history
Decode the VIN to compare its available factory identity with the listing. A decode does not establish title, accident, odometer, ownership or service history. Run current recall and NICB checks separately; this guide has not run them for your vehicle.
If you decide to buy through VIN Lookup, enter the VIN, review the available preview and choose the report option. The identity check is free and requires no card. One report costs $14.99; buy a package only when you need reports for several cars. Missing records are not proof of a clean vehicle, and no history report replaces an independent inspection.
Buyer checklist
- Match the full VIN and date on any seller-provided report.
- Identify the history question that remains unanswered.
- Inspect each relevant provider’s original sample.
- Compare the complete package total, expiry and renewal terms.
- Confirm the VIN and selected offer before payment.
- Arrange an independent vehicle inspection.
What this research cannot prove
- VIN Lookup publishes this comparison and sells the ClearVIN-fulfilled product described here.
- Offers were read on October 26, 2026, from a connection outside the United States; regional terms, tax and promotions can change the selected bill.
- No same-VIN accuracy benchmark or completed competitor checkout was performed.
- Coverage varies by VIN, source and reporting date; missing records are not proof that an event never happened.
Sources reviewed
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- VIN Lookup report and package prices — checked October 26, 2026VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com)
- Original provider sample and coverage limitsVIN Lookup
- CARFAX U.S. report prices article — checked October 22, 2026; redirected outside the U.S. on October 26, 2026CARFAX
- AutoCheck vehicle history reports — checked October 26, 2026AutoCheck (Experian)
- EpicVIN pricing (Global page) — checked October 26, 2026EpicVIN
- Official report sample and coverage notesCARFAX
- Official report sampleAutoCheck — Experian
- VIN DecoderNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recalls Lookup by VINNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- VINCheckNational Insurance Crime Bureau
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Titlecheck.us homepage (“Only $9.98 per report”) — checked October 26, 2026Titlecheck.us
- Titlecheck.us FAQ — checked October 26, 2026Titlecheck.us
- VinAudit homepage FAQ (single report and bundles) — checked October 26, 2026VinAudit
- ClearVIN report credits — checked October 26, 2026ClearVIN (direct)
- EpicVIN FAQ (free pre-check, prepaid reports) — checked October 26, 2026EpicVIN
- CARFAX U.S. App Store in-app purchases — checked October 26, 2026CARFAX
Frequently asked questions
How much does VIN Lookup cost?
The VIN identity check is free. An original ClearVIN report costs $14.99 once; packages cost $29.99 for three reports or $44.99 for five. There is no subscription. Confirm applicable tax and any promotion with the selected offer.
Is VIN Lookup the same report as CARFAX or AutoCheck?
No. VIN Lookup delivers an original ClearVIN provider PDF. CARFAX and AutoCheck supply their own reports and source networks. Similar category labels do not establish identical records for your VIN.
How do CARFAX, AutoCheck, ClearVIN, VinAudit and EpicVIN prices compare?
For one report on October 26, 2026: $49.99 at CARFAX, $29.99 at AutoCheck, $24.99 on EpicVIN’s Global page, $17.99 at ClearVIN and $9.99 at VinAudit; VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99. For five reports: VinAudit $19.99, ClearVIN $28.99, VIN Lookup $44.99 and AutoCheck $59.99 within 21 days; CARFAX’s largest web pack is 4 for $119.99.
Is VIN Lookup cheaper than AutoCheck?
At the published offers read on October 26, 2026, VIN Lookup lists $14.99 for one report and $44.99 for five; AutoCheck lists $29.99 for one and $59.99 for five within 21 days. These are different products. Compare samples and required records as well as the price.
How much does EpicVIN cost?
EpicVIN’s Global page showed $24.99 for one report and packs of 4 for $29.99 and 16 for $86.34 on October 26, 2026, plus a trial at $1 for 3 days that renews at $99.99/month plus tax on its Global page. Our connection was outside the United States, so a U.S. checkout may show other terms.
Does EpicVIN’s $1 offer mean a complete report costs only $1?
The observed Global offer is a renewable trial, separate from its report packages. Review the later monthly charge and cancellation terms in the table before choosing it.
Should I buy another report if the seller already provides one?
Read it first and verify the VIN and generation date. Identify an unanswered history question before paying for another source. A second report may contain different records, but this comparison cannot predict which additional events it will return.