Credote vs Bisnode

Compare free, global business credit reports with Bisnode's expensive Nordic-focused subscription service

Credote

100% FREE

Global business credit bureau

  • Free business credit reports worldwide
  • Open to all business types and sizes
  • Public records indexed by search engines
  • Instant payment processing & resolution
  • Real-time updates and notifications
  • No geographic restrictions

Bisnode

€500-4000+/month

Nordic subscription service

  • Expensive monthly subscriptions required
  • Corporate-focused, complex approval process
  • Nordic/European countries only
  • No integrated payment processing
  • Periodic data updates only
  • Data locked behind corporate paywalls

Feature Comparison

Feature
Credote
Bisnode
Monthly Cost

Base subscription pricing

€0

Completely free

€500-4000+

Plus usage fees

Geographic Coverage

Countries and regions covered

Global coverage

Nordic & European countries

Access Requirements

Who can use the service

Open to all businesses

Corporate approval required

Data Accessibility

How information is accessed

Public, searchable records

Corporate-only access

Payment Processing

Debt collection integration

Instant payment links

No payment processing

Update Frequency

How often data is refreshed

Real-time updates

Periodic updates

Target Market

Primary user base

All businesses, SMEs, freelancers

Large Nordic corporations

Why Businesses Choose Credote Over Bisnode

No Subscription Costs

While Bisnode charges €500-4000+ per month plus usage fees, Credote provides all core services completely free. Nordic small businesses can access the same quality credit information without expensive subscriptions.

Annual Savings: €6,000-48,000+ by choosing Credote over Bisnode subscriptions

Global Coverage

Bisnode focuses on Nordic and European countries only, limiting businesses working globally. Credote provides comprehensive business credit information across 90+ countries, supporting international expansion.

Global Reach: 90+ countries vs Nordic/European only coverage

Inclusive Access

Bisnode requires corporate approval and focuses on large enterprises. Credote welcomes all business types - from freelancers to enterprises - with instant, no-approval access to credit information.

Instant Access: No corporate approval, credit checks, or minimum spend requirements

Integrated Payment Processing

Bisnode provides credit information but no payment processing services. Credote integrates instant payment processing, allowing debtors to pay immediately and resolve defaults in real-time.

Payment Integration: Instant payment links and automatic default resolution

Success Stories

Technology Startup

Stockholm, Sweden

"Bisnode was too expensive for our startup, and only covered Nordic countries. Credote gives us global credit insights for free, helping us expand to 12 countries without credit bureau costs."

Saved €24,000/year, enabled global expansion

Freelance Designer

Copenhagen, Denmark

"Bisnode required corporate approval and €500/month minimum, impossible for freelancers. Credote lets me check international clients for free and has helped me avoid several non-paying clients."

Avoided bad debt, no subscription costs

Bisnode Limitations

Geographic & Access Restrictions

  • Limited to Nordic and European countries only
  • No global business credit information
  • Corporate approval process required
  • Focused on large enterprises, not SMEs

Cost & Service Limitations

  • €500-4000+ monthly subscriptions exclude SMEs
  • No integrated payment processing services
  • Complex enterprise pricing tiers
  • Data locked behind corporate paywalls

Ready to Switch from Bisnode?

Join thousands of businesses who've saved money and gained global coverage by switching to Credote's free, transparent business credit platform.

No subscription required • Global coverage • Cancel Bisnode and save €6,000-48,000+ annually