VinThe short answer
- Buying one report, or a handful? VinCheck is cheaper: $19.99 for one (EpicVIN $24.99) and 5 for $34.99, which is $7.00 a report (EpicVIN 4 for $29.99, $7.50 a report).
- Checking cars every month? VinCheck's Subscribe & Save works out to $4.55 a report (5 reports for $22.74/month), and Pro 150 is $79.99/month for up to 150 reports. EpicVIN's cheapest per report is its 16-pack at $5.40, or its unlimited plan at $99.99/month.
- Want to see what's on file before you pay? VinCheck's free preview shows damage records, auction sales, photos and recalls for the VIN, so you know whether a report is worth buying.
- Need the original window sticker? VinCheck returns the manufacturer's own Monroney label PDF for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac and Kia when it's published.
- Checking lots of cars? VinCheck's Pro 150 is $79.99/month for up to 150 reports, 5 a day. EpicVIN's unlimited plan is $1 for 3 days, then $99.99/month; its price page says the trial allows up to five reports per day.
Price comparison
| What you buy | VinCheck | EpicVIN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 report | $19.99 one-time | $24.99 one-time |
| Small pack | 3 for $27.99 ($9.33 each) | 4 for $29.99 ($7.50 each) |
| Larger pack | 5 for $34.99 ($7.00 each) | 16 for $86.34 ($5.40 each) |
| Monthly plan | Subscribe & Save: 35% off, from $4.55/report; Pro 150: $79.99/month for up to 150 reports | Unlimited: $1 for 3 days, then $99.99/month |
| Daily limit | Pro 150: 5 reports a day | Up to 5 reports a day during the trial (per its price page) |
| Trial on reports | None | $1, 3 days (unlimited plan) |
| Window sticker | $1 for 3 days (5 stickers), then $39/month for 70 | Offered |
| Refund on unused reports | 30 days | Yes, per their refund policy |
EpicVIN prices are from its pricing page on October 17, 2026; it adds sales tax to the monthly plan. Prices change, so check both sites before you buy.
Data sources
Both build on NMVTIS, the U.S. Department of Justice's national title database, for title brands (salvage, junk, flood, rebuilt), title history and odometer readings at title events. VinCheck gets NMVTIS data through ClearVin, an approved NMVTIS data provider, and attaches the official NMVTIS report PDF to each full report. Both add salvage-auction records and NHTSA recall data.
No VIN report shows everything. Accidents never reported to insurance or police won't appear in any database, from either provider. Pair any report with a pre-purchase inspection.
Before you pay
VinCheck shows a free preview for every VIN: the decoded vehicle, recalls for the model, how many salvage-auction sales, damage records and photos are on file. If the preview shows nothing alarming and the car's paperwork checks out, you may not need a paid report at all. If it shows a salvage sale or damage, you know the report will have something to read.
Window stickers
VinCheck fetches the manufacturer's original window sticker (Monroney label) PDF where the maker publishes it: most 2013-and-newer Stellantis vehicles and many recent GM and Kia vehicles. For other VINs it rebuilds the sticker from factory build data and labels it as rebuilt. See window sticker by VIN and MSRP lookup.
Cancelling
VinCheck's one-time reports never renew. Subscribe & Save and the window sticker plan cancel in one click at Account → Billing, with immediate effect. EpicVIN says its subscription can be cancelled online through your account. Cancel before the 3-day trial ends to avoid the $99.99 monthly charge.