An honest, side-by-side look at the main UK TPS and CTPS checking providers. Pricing, features, API access, and compliance tools compared so you can choose the right service for your business.
Under UK PECR regulations, calling numbers on the TPS register without screening first can result in ICO fines of up to £17.5 million. Here are the criteria that matter when choosing a provider:
Key features across the providers covered in this guide. Where pricing is not publicly available, we note “Contact for pricing”.
| Feature | TPSCheck | TPS Services | TPS Checker | 121ProData | Data8 | DataSoap | TPS Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | Published | Account required | Published | Published | Contact | Calculator | Published |
| Free tier | 50 checks/month + API | 250-credit trial | 10 checks/day | No | No | No | No |
| REST/JSON API | Full | Varies | Basic | Basic | Yes | Yes | Basic |
| Phone intelligence | Free, all plans | Add-on (HLR) | No | No | Part of suite | No | No |
| Batch checking | Up to 100/request | File upload | File upload | CSV upload | Yes | File upload | File upload |
| 28-day tracking | Built-in | Supported | No | No | No | No | No |
| Audit logs | 90d–24mo | Yes | Usage logged | Yes | Via CRM | No | No |
| Compliance reports | PDF/CSV | Yes | No | No | Via CRM | No | No |
| Pay-as-you-go | From £4/1,000 | Credit-based | From £4.25/325 | From £3/1,000 | Contact | Contact | Sub only |
| Docs quality | Comprehensive | Moderate | Minimal | Limited | Good (CRM) | Limited | Minimal |
One of the more established platforms, offering fully automated screening for TPS, CTPS, and FPS lists with support for large file uploads and detailed compliance reports.
Comprehensive feature set. Strong on bulk processing for large lists. Supports recurring 28-day compliance screening.
Pricing requires creating an account. Interface leans towards enterprise workflows rather than quick self-serve integration.
One of the more accessible entry points with a free tier of 10 checks per day. Credit packages with bonus allocations make it affordable for occasional use.
Low barrier to entry. Free daily checks useful for very small operations. Affordable credit packages.
10 checks/day is restrictive for regular business use. Basic API. No phone intelligence beyond TPS/CTPS status.
Straightforward self-service portal for TPS/CTPS checking with pay-as-you-go credits and no minimum order.
Competitive pricing at volume (from £3/1,000). No minimum order. Credits do not expire.
No free tier. No phone intelligence data. Limited API documentation.
Enterprise-grade data quality platform with TPS/CTPS screening as part of a broader validation suite. Strong in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.
Excellent CRM integration (Dynamics 365, Salesforce). Comprehensive data quality platform with audit trails.
No public pricing. No free tier. TPS checking bundled with wider data services.
Comprehensive data quality platform with TPS/CTPS checking alongside DNC, MPS, and additional validation services. Includes an Outlook plugin.
Broad data quality offering. Outlook plugin for ad hoc checking. Returns opt-out dates alongside TPS status.
Pricing not transparent upfront. No clear free tier. Adds complexity if you only need TPS screening.
Flat monthly subscriptions with unlimited TPS/CTPS checks. Removes per-lookup costs entirely for high-volume operations.
Genuinely unlimited at a flat rate (£150–£200/month). Simple, predictable pricing for call centres.
Expensive for moderate volumes. No free trial. No phone intelligence. Basic developer experience.
Every plan published upfront. Free tier with full API access, no credit card required.
Modern REST/JSON with rate-limit headers, code examples in 4 languages, and comprehensive documentation.
Line type, carrier, and location data on every check, every plan — including the free tier.
Built-in dashboard to manage re-check schedules. No spreadsheet tracking needed.
Exportable PDF/CSV compliance reports for ICO inquiries. Retention from 90 days to 24 months.
Self-serve signup, instant API key, 50 free checks. No sales calls or enterprise negotiations.
50 checks per month with full API access. No credit card required. When you are ready to scale, plans start at £29/month.
TPSCheck is an independent commercial service operated by Visian Systems Limited. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), TPS Limited, or the Data & Marketing Association (DMA). All competitor information in this guide was gathered from publicly available sources and is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of February 2026. If you represent a provider listed here and believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us and we will correct it promptly.
