BeenVerified Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5

“Found an old classmate and it was simple!”

I was trying to track down a classmate for a reunion, and BeenVerified delivered fairly quickly. I entered their name and got a match with enough details to reconnect. While not perfect, the convenience won me over.

Pros : I used BeenVerified to look up old friends and got contact info, address history and social-media links.

Cons : Some of the data wasn’t fully up to date.

Switched from : Whitepages

Reason to switch : I switched because Whitepages’ free version didn’t show enough detail and their premium pricing felt high. BeenVerified offered a more extensive people-search database for a reasonable monthly fee.

4.5/5

“Decent mobile app, but data gaps frustrate me”

I downloaded the BeenVerified app, used it on a train, and found a phone-number lookup faster than I expected. But once I searched a name and got minimal results when I expected more. So it’s good but not always complete.

Pros : They have a mobile app version and multiple search types (phone, email, name).

Cons : Data gaps: “search results may take long” and “reports might be inconsistent.”

Switched from : Intelius

Reason to switch : I switched because I found Intelius’ mobile experience clunky and the subscription cost higher. I hoped BeenVerified’s app would be smoother and cost-better.

4.5/5

“Good value if you know how to cancel your trial”

I signed up for the 7-day trial, used it for a handful of checks, and then made sure to cancel. As long as you stay aware of renewal, it’s good value. But tracking the cancellation timeline matters.

Pros : Many users appreciate the value and functionality when used correctly.

Cons : My opinion is the quality of the searches has been decreasing over time.

Switched from : TruthFinder Monthly Plan

Reason to switch : I switched because TruthFinder’s renewal model was confusing and costs were higher. BeenVerified offered lower monthly cost and a transparent trial (if you manage it), so I made the move.

4.5/5

“Subscription is fine for frequent use, less so for one-offs”

I’m in sales and do background checks on leads regularly, so BeenVerified’s monthly model works for me. If I only needed a one-time check, I’d reconsider. The key: frequent use justifies the cost.

Pros : When used often, the unlimited-style search model can be valuable.

Cons : For occasional use, the monthly cost may seem high.

Switched from : CheckPeople

Reason to switch : I switched because the per-report cost with my old service was adding up since I do many checks. The monthly model of BeenVerified lowered my per-check cost.

4.5/5

“Solid tool for personal use, mixed for business”

I used BeenVerified to verify someone I was hiring informally, and it gave me good personal data. But when I tried to look at business partner history, it lacked depth. So if you’re a business-user you may want more.

Pros : Easy to use and good interface for personal searches.

Cons : Lacks advanced company-data or business-compliance features.

Switched from : LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Reason to switch : I switched from LexisNexis (very expensive) when doing non-core hires because I needed a simpler tool. BeenVerified gave me enough for personal/hobby uses; for deep corporate checks I still keep another tool.

4.5/5

“Good for phone-number lookups, but subscription traps me”

I wanted to identify unknown callers and BeenVerified’s phone-lookup worked well. However, I found myself still subscribed when I thought I had cancelled and was surprised by the charges.

Pros : Features like reverse phone lookup are handy.

Cons : Unexpected recurring charges and cancellation difficulties.

Switched from : Instant Checkmate

Reason to switch : I moved from Instant Checkmate because their interface was clunky and their data sometimes missing. I hoped BeenVerified would be more user friendly, but I needed to watch the subscription carefully.

4.5/5

“Nice UI and decent coverage of public records”

I’m not tech-savvy so I appreciated that BeenVerified’s site was straightforward: name or phone ? search ? report. It gave me property records, previous addresses and social-media links in minutes. Report quality varied though.

Pros : Easy to use with multiple search methods.

Cons : Reports might be inconsistent.

Switched from : PeopleFinders

Reason to switch : I switched because PeopleFinders’ interface felt older and the search results seemed limited. I hoped BeenVerified would give better coverage and ease of use.

4.3/5

“Helpful for property research, but watch the cost”

I was checking a property purchase and used BeenVerified to lookup past ownership and liens. The report helped me spot a detail I’d have missed. But the service costs kept going for months when I only needed one report, so I cancelled early.

Pros : Features like address lookup and public record search make it useful for property.

Cons : Subscription model has come under fire for being misleading.

Switched from : PropertyShark

Reason to switch : I came from PropertyShark because it specialised in property but cost was per-report and I wanted broader record search (people + property) with subscription flexibility. BeenVerified fit that.

4.3/5

“Great for reconnecting but not flawless”

I found two out of three friends I’d lost touch with using BeenVerified, great win. But one friend’s address was outdated by several years. So I still double-check before acting.

Pros : It’s good for tracking down old contacts.

Cons : The occasional inaccuracy of its data.

Switched from : TruthFinder

Reason to switch : I switched because TruthFinder’s interface felt cluttered and the monthly cost was high. BeenVerified felt cleaner and offered similar search capabilities at a lower price.

4.2/5

“Worked for my one-off tenant check, but could be better”

I was screening a potential tenant and ran a report on BeenVerified. It flagged a prior eviction I wouldn’t have found easily. That paid off. On the flip side, I had to subscribe rather than just pay per report.

Pros : The service allows people search and background checks using name/email/phone.

Cons : Some users note you cannot buy a single report easily; you often must subscribe.

Switched from : Spokeo

Reason to switch : I switched from Spokeo because their pricing was unclear and I found the data coverage lacking. BeenVerified gave deeper results, though the subscription model means I’ll only use when needed.