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WHODIS vs Spokeo
$1 per lookup
vs a monthly plan.
Spokeo locks caller lookup behind a monthly subscription, often introduced through a low-cost trial. WHODIS charges $1 per solved lookup — no membership, no trial, no renewal, no trap.
Side by side
This comparison looks at the one job most visitors have in mind — identifying a single unknown caller — not every feature either service offers. Spokeo is a broader people-search platform covering social profiles, addresses, and public records; WHODIS is built narrowly around one-off reverse-phone lookups and doesn't try to be anything more.
| Feature | WHODIS | Spokeo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | Not publicly listed |
| Cost per lookup | $1.00 | Included (up to 100 searches/mo) |
| Subscription required | ✗ Never | ✓ Required |
| Auto-renewal | ✗ Never | ✓ Yes |
| Pay only for results | ✓ Yes | — |
| Credits expire | ✗ Never | N/A |
| Cost for 2 lookups/year | $2 | At least one subscription period |
Spokeo does not publicly list its subscription price: spokeo.com/pricing returned a 404 when we checked on October 25, 2026. Its consumer FAQ says subscriptions include up to 100 searches per month and unused searches do not roll over. See Spokeo's current terms. Prices may change.
The math is simple
On a Spokeo subscription, a single occasional lookup still costs a full billing period — and keeps costing that every period you don't cancel. At WHODIS, you pay $1 per solved lookup, spent only when you actually need one, whenever you need it, with no clock running in between.
Three unknown calls spread across a year works out to $3 on WHODIS. The same three calls through a Spokeo subscription — assuming you remembered to cancel right after the third one — costs however many billing periods you were enrolled for. Spokeo doesn't publish that price, so check it on their site before you sign up.
Spokeo's free trial problem
Spokeo and similar services frequently offer a low-cost "trial" that converts to a full monthly subscription. Users report signing up to look up one number and finding recurring charges weeks later — sometimes after the trial terms were buried in fine print.
WHODIS has no trial, no subscription, and no fine print. You pay $1. You get a result. Done. There's no card held on file waiting to bill you again next month, and nothing to remember to cancel.
When Spokeo makes sense
If you're doing dozens of lookups per month, or you want broader people-search features beyond just phone numbers, a Spokeo subscription might actually be worth it for you. But for most people — who need a lookup a few times a year — paying a monthly subscription for that is like renting a car every month because you occasionally need a ride. Check Spokeo's current plans and trial terms directly on their site before deciding; pricing and trial structures change over time.
How it works
Simple enough to explain in three lines.
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Pay $1 only if we find a name
$1 (or one Pack20 credit) only when we find a name. Line type, carrier, location and any Mobstopping Board flag are free. No name, no charge.
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Done. No monthly trap.
That's it. No subscription created. No card on file. No renewal next month.
Common questions
How is WHODIS different from Spokeo?
Spokeo sells a recurring subscription with up to 100 searches per month. WHODIS charges $1 per solved phone lookup and nothing else — no membership, no trial that converts to a subscription.
What if WHODIS can't identify the number?
If we can't confidently identify the caller, no credit is charged. You only pay for solved results.
Do Pack20 credits expire?
No. Pack20 credits ($10 for 20 lookups) stay in your account indefinitely. Use them whenever you need.
Do I need to cancel anything with WHODIS?
No — there's no subscription or trial to cancel in the first place. If you buy Pack20 and don't use every credit right away, they simply sit in your account until you do.
What does WHODIS actually check?
WHODIS checks live data sources — including Twilio and NumVerify — in real time to try to identify the caller behind a number. If no confident match is found, nothing is charged.
Is reverse phone lookup legal?
Yes, for personal use. WHODIS may not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, or any purpose governed by the FCRA. See our Terms of Service for full details.
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Spoofing / accuracy disclaimer: A reverse-phone lookup is not proof of an identity claim, and it is not a background check. Caller ID can be spoofed. WHODIS reports what live sources return; results can be incomplete or out of date.