Vision-net, SoloCheck and Businesses.ie all surface Irish CRO data, but they target different users. Vision-net and SoloCheck are paid credit and risk platforms aimed at lenders and credit teams. Businesses.ie is a free search and on-demand report platform aimed at the general public, journalists, and SMEs.
At a glance
| Businesses.ie | Vision-net | SoloCheck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free company search | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Account required | No for search | Yes | Yes |
| Single report price | €9.99 | Varies by product | Varies by product |
| Subscription | From €19/month | Enterprise pricing | SME packages |
| Credit score / risk rating | AI-assisted indicator, not a bureau score | Specialist credit products | Specialist credit products |
| Director cross-search | Yes — free | Yes | Yes |
| Status-change alerts | Yes (watchlist) | Yes | Yes |
| Typical buyer | Public, SMEs, journalists | Lenders, credit teams | Accountants, SMEs |
Vision-net
The long-established Irish credit and company information bureau. Strong on credit scores, risk ratings, mortgage and judgement data, and director risk profiles. Built for credit committees and underwriters.
SoloCheck
Subscription-based, popular with accountants and SMEs for portfolio monitoring. Bundles company search, director search and ongoing alerts into monthly plans.
Businesses.ie
Free to search without an account. Single PDF reports cost €9.99; subscriptions include 5, 25 or up to 70 reports per month plus the watchlist alert system for company status changes. Any AI-assisted risk indicator is not a regulated credit-bureau score.
Which one should you choose?
- You need a credit decision: Vision-net or SoloCheck.
- You need to understand a company quickly: Businesses.ie.
- You check companies often but don't need credit scores: Businesses.ie subscription.
- You're a journalist or researcher: Businesses.ie — free, no account.
If you are screening a customer or supplier before offering payment terms, see our Irish company credit report and risk-check page.