Updated October 16, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Intelius vs TruthFinder
Intelius
Higher score in this comparison
TruthFinder
Where Intelius and TruthFinder differ
| Compare | InteliusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TruthFinderReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | $0.95 to $34.95Lower | $4.99 to $29.73 |
| FCRA compliant | No | Not confirmed |
| Free search | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Record opt-out | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Our verdict on each
Intelius
Intelius suits people who want a free search to start and several ways to reach support once they pay for a subscription, holding an overall score of 10. It is the wrong pick for tenant or applicant screening, because it is not FCRA compliant.
TruthFinder
The captured page describes people, reverse-phone, and address search.
Score breakdown
| Area | Intelius | TruthFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Fees run $0.95 to $34.95 with a free search on top, and the cost score stands at 10. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.8 | Not confirmed |
| Privacy | 8.8 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Intelius | TruthFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Background check and people search | 10 of 57 | 50 of 57 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Intelius | TruthFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Intelius LLC | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Phone, Chat, Email | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Intelius | TruthFinder | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | $0.95 to $34.95lowest quarter | $4.99 to $29.73lowest quarter | $28.38 |
Median across 12 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Intelius
Pros
- A free search is included, so the basics can be checked before paying anything.
- Support covers help centre, phone and chat, so there is more than one route to reach help.
- The low end of $0.95 to $34.95 sits below the $24.99 listed by PeopleLooker.
Cons
- Intelius is not FCRA compliant, so it cannot back a tenant or applicant screening decision.
- The top of $0.95 to $34.95 runs above the $24.99 PeopleLooker charges, so the ceiling is not the cheapest in the group.
- A record opt-out does not lower the subscription, which still runs $0.95 to $34.95, so it is a privacy step rather than a saving.
TruthFinder
Pros
- The captured page describes people, reverse-phone, and address search.
Who each suits
Intelius
Who it suits
- Readers who want to check the basics at no cost before choosing a paid search.
- People who value several support routes, since help centre, phone and chat are offered.
- Anyone who wants to enter a subscription at the low end of $0.95 to $34.95.
Who should look elsewhere
- Landlords and employers screening tenants or applicants, because Intelius is not FCRA compliant and TransUnion SmartMove is.
- Readers who want a named figure instead of a band, since PeopleLooker lists $24.99.
TruthFinder
Who it suits
- Readers checking TruthFinder's stated people-search scope and use limits
Country by country
| Country | Intelius | TruthFinder |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Intelius
How much does Intelius cost?+
Intelius includes a free search, and paid access is billed on a subscription with fees running $0.95 to $34.95. Treat that band as the level to check both when a plan starts and when it renews, since the published figure is a range rather than a named plan price.
Is Intelius FCRA compliant?+
It is not. Intelius is not FCRA compliant, so it should not sit behind a report that supports a tenant or applicant decision. Only 37.5% of the services in this group carry that label, and TransUnion SmartMove is one of them.
Can I run a search on Intelius for free?+
Yes, a free search is available, which is enough for a quick check before paying. Deeper work still runs on a subscription with fees of $0.95 to $34.95, so the free option suits a starting point rather than the whole service.
How do I get my name removed from Intelius results?+
Intelius offers a record opt-out, so you can ask to be taken out of the results. That sits apart from the search product itself, since the subscription at $0.95 to $34.95 still returns whatever it finds and the opt-out does not change the fee.
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