Ranked on published facts
Top 10 Legal and life-event data: 10 products ranked
By Kai Greenspan, Founding Editor · Last updated: October 14, 2026
This list ranks what each vendor states on its own public pages against 8 core facts for this shelf, in the published order below, then seven evidence pages. It measures disclosure, not quality: nothing here says a product works, a control operates, or a customer is satisfied. Only the top ten positions are listed; equal counts share a position, and every vendor tied for tenth is included. Positions labeled Sponsored, where present, are paid for through a vendor membership, sit apart from the list, and never change it. Manage litigation workflows and detect bankruptcy, deceased, military and other special handling events.
Facts last read: October 14, 2026. Method: ranking policy.
Compare across vendors: published prices (7 of 28 on this shelf publish one)
The 8 core facts for this shelf, in order
- 1Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source. A yes needs source named. 11 USC 362(a)(6), (k)(1); the product on this shelf.
- 2Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider. A yes needs source named. 50 USC 3931(b)(1); the product on this shelf.
- 3Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source. A yes needs source named. membership.
- 4Integrates with named collection systems of record. A yes needs at least one named. buyer: integrations 8 of 14 tenders.
- 5Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures. A yes needs a figure on the vendor's own site. buyer: 14 of 14 tenders price the bid; cost control the top survey concern.
- 6Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA. A yes needs the audit or certification named in text on the vendor's own site. buyer: 10 of 14 tenders; data security the second survey concern.
- 7Publishes API documentation or states data export. A yes needs a public developer page, or export stated as a product function. buyer: 5 of 14 tenders, three reviews; kept on a shelf only where the reading finds at least one vendor stating it.
- 8Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer. A yes needs a customer named with its US location or its collections business stated. ruled 8 September: named US customer in this market, last.
Order matters: two vendors with one fact each are ordered by whose fact comes first here. Besides the core facts, each vendor is checked for seven evidence pages: a product page naming the product; a security page naming a certification in text; public API documentation; an uptime or service level figure; prices with figures; a page naming a US customer in this market; a page naming its integrations one by one.
The list, ranked
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Core facts BankruptcyWatch states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source.
Bankruptcy Research Search, parse, and organize data from any file in a bankruptcy case without excess PACER fees.
(www.bankruptcywatch.com, read October 14, 2026)Integrates with named collection systems of record.
Finvi and BankruptcyWatch have teamed up to put bankruptcy operations on autopilot with best-in-class bankruptcy monitoring, research, and response capabilities
(www.bankruptcywatch.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
Scrub’s import and export functions make it easy to use with any SOR or other platform.
(www.bankruptcywatch.com, read October 14, 2026)Joint positionShares this position: equal on every count.
Not publicly stated on the pages readchecks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
Evidence pages founda page naming its integrations one by one.
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Core facts Epiq AACER states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Stated Not stated Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source.
AACER® and MY AACER®, both web-based platforms, store millions of cases which include every electronically filed bankruptcy case.
(www.epiqglobal.com, read October 14, 2026)Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA.
We are fully HIPAA compliant, and our procedures are reviewed and verified by independent third parties.
(www.epiqglobal.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
APIs allow seamless retrieval and transmission of real-time bankruptcy case information directly into your system of record.
(www.epiqglobal.com, read October 14, 2026)Joint positionShares this position: equal on every count.
Not publicly stated on the pages readchecks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
Evidence pages founda security page naming a certification in text.
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Core facts Quandis states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Stated Stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source.
The Quandis Bankruptcy Search (QBS) data service offers an automated wrapper around the US Bankruptcy Courts PACER system .
(quandis.com, read October 14, 2026)Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider.
No, Quandis does not alter data points; it submits accurate information and returns results exactly as provided by the SCRA.
(quandis.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
We offer OpenAPI ( see our API ): integrate our data solutions directly into your CMS or call center applications.
(quandis.com, read October 14, 2026)Not publicly stated on the pages readdetects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
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Core facts CaseTrackerLaw states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Stated Not stated Stated Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures.
Casetracker Starter $699 / one time setup
(www.casetrackerlaw.com, read October 14, 2026)Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA.
SOC2 Compliant, Encryption-at-rest, PCI Compliance, Advanced Firewalls, Penetration Tested, and more
(www.casetrackerlaw.com, read October 14, 2026)Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
Mike Z XcelRev "As a start-up collection agency (and also attorneys), we were looking for an account management system that is easy to use but can be customized to meet the individual needs of our clients.
(www.casetrackerlaw.com, read October 14, 2026)Not publicly stated on the pages readdetects bankruptcy filings, naming the source; checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes API documentation or states data export.
Evidence pages founda security page naming a certification in text; prices with figures; a page naming a US customer in this market.
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Core facts Proof states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Stated Stated Not stated Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures.
$75 per search.
(www.proofserve.com, read October 14, 2026)Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA.
SOC 2 Type II
(www.proofserve.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
Custom integrations available through the Proof API.
(www.proofserve.com, read October 14, 2026)Not publicly stated on the pages readdetects bankruptcy filings, naming the source; checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
Evidence pages founda security page naming a certification in text; prices with figures.
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Core facts MTG ScrubWare states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source.
This scrub is a batch search tool of the PACER Bankruptcy Case Locator website.
(www.mediatechguy.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
Export YGC Record 9 files with your bankruptcy status codes, including comments from each data record
(www.mediatechguy.com, read October 14, 2026)Joint positionShares this position: equal on every count.
Not publicly stated on the pages readchecks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
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Core facts Vigilant-CMS states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source.
Phin Solutions offers a web portal to clients with access to search case information from our national bankruptcy database as well as all PACER court sites.
(phinsolutions.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
Data is securely transferred using SFTP and API and securely stored using PGP encryption.
(phinsolutions.com, read October 14, 2026)Joint positionShares this position: equal on every count.
Not publicly stated on the pages readchecks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
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Core facts SCRACVS states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Not stated Stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider.
How do I perform a DMDC military search with SCRACVS?
(www.servicememberscivilreliefact.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures.
You pay $40 per search only after it’s complete at checkout.
(www.servicememberscivilreliefact.com, read October 14, 2026)Not publicly stated on the pages readdetects bankruptcy filings, naming the source; detects deceased or probate events, naming the source; integrates with named collection systems of record; names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA; publishes API documentation or states data export; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
Evidence pages foundprices with figures.
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Core facts Probate Finder OnDemand® states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Not stated Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source.
Our proprietary DOD Finder™ database houses 120 million date-of-death records, combining multiple data sources and providing a nearly 20% lift over the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File.
(probatefinder.dcmservices.com, read October 14, 2026)Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA.
Enterprise-grade security with ISO 27001, SOC1 type 2 and SOC2 type 2 certifications
(www.dcmservices.com, read September 23, 2026)Not publicly stated on the pages readdetects bankruptcy filings, naming the source; checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; publishes API documentation or states data export; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
Evidence pages founda security page naming a certification in text.
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Core facts ObituaryMonitor states on its own site Detects bankruptcy filings, naming the source Checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source Integrates with named collection systems of record Publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures Names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA Publishes API documentation or states data export Names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Stated Not stated Detects deceased or probate events, naming the source.
Multi-source obituary coverage Funeral homes, newspapers, memorial pages, and regional publishers
(obituarymonitor.com, read October 14, 2026)Publishes API documentation or states data export.
Match, hold, review, and export events logged for audits and client review.
(obituarymonitor.com, read October 14, 2026)Not publicly stated on the pages readdetects bankruptcy filings, naming the source; checks military status, naming DMDC or a provider; integrates with named collection systems of record; publishes prices with figures, or a fee structure with figures; names a security audit or certification it holds: SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or HIPAA; names a US collection law firm, agency or debt buyer customer.
The numbers are positions computed from the facts above at build time, not scores. A position marked = is shared. These positions measure what each vendor publishes on its own website; they are not a judgment of quality. Full category page: Legal and life-event data.
Compared on the record fields
Every product in the list above is compared on the record fields. This table is a comparison, not the ranked list.
| Product | Vendor | US-market grade | Tier | Pricing | Last checked |
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| BankruptcyWatch | BankruptcyWatch | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated | October 12, 2026 |
| Epiq AACER | Epiq | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated | October 12, 2026 |
| Quandis | Quandis | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated | October 12, 2026 |
| CaseTrackerLaw | CaseTrackerLaw | Confirmed | B | Published: Starter $699 setup and $399 a month, Standard $999 and $599, Premium $1,999 and $999, Enterprise $2,999 and $1,999, on the official pricing page | October 12, 2026 |
| Proof | Proof Technology, Inc. | Confirmed | B | Skip tracing is $75 per search; service of process prices are not printed as figures (priced by state or address lookup). | October 12, 2026 |
| MTG ScrubWare | MediaTechGuy Software | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated | October 12, 2026 |
| Vigilant-CMS | Phin Solutions | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated | October 12, 2026 |
| SCRACVS | SCRACVS | Confirmed | B | Published: $40 per search, paid at checkout, on its homepage | October 12, 2026 |
| Probate Finder OnDemand® | DCM Services | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated | October 12, 2026 |
| ObituaryMonitor | ObituaryMonitor | Confirmed | B | Not publicly stated for professional plans; individual monitoring from $14.95 a month for up to 3 people, on the official pricing page | October 12, 2026 |
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