BuildSafe vs OnGrid
BuildSafe
getbuildsafe.com
OnGrid
ongrid.inSide by side
| Figure | BuildSafe | OnGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Background Check Software | 7.6 (#9) | 6.9 (#29) |
| Security | BuildSafe says API webhook events use HMAC signing and API requests are idempotent and rate-limited. | OnGrid states that it holds ISO 27001:2022 certification and adheres to SOC 2 Type II compliance. |
| Turnaround | BuildSafe says most reports finish in under five minutes, though deep court-record or multi-county permit searches can take longer. | OnGrid says more than 90% of cases are completed in under five working days, with preliminary checks completed in four hours. |
Plans
BuildSafe
- Scouts Contractor Investigation™$79, paid once
- Scout Pro$199 a month
- API Starter$299 a month
- API Growth$799 a month
- API Scale$2,499 a month
- Scout EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
BuildSafe
BuildSafe’s Scout investigates U.S. contractors and organizes public information into a cited report before hiring decisions. Reports cover identity, licensing, business registration, reviews, court and lien indicators, permits, online presence, and Scout’s recommendation. Listed sources include state license boards, CourtListener, OSHA, DOL, Shovels permit data, BBB, Yelp, Google, and Secretary of State records. Coverage includes all 50 states, with direct license-board adapters for Texas, California, Florida, Oregon, and Washington. Most reports finish in under five minutes, though deep court-record or multi-county permit searches may take longer. Reports have public share links and print-ready PDF exports with citations and all 13 modules. Scout Pro and API customers can enable weekly re-investigations and email alerts. The API offers REST endpoints, webhooks, snapshot-diff feeds, and forensic modules, with HMAC signing, idempotent requests, and rate limits. A free QuickCheck requires no credit card.