Credote vs CreditWorks

Compare free, global business credit reports with CreditWorks' expensive New Zealand-only 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

CreditWorks

$200-1500+/month

New Zealand subscription service

  • Expensive monthly subscriptions required
  • Corporate-focused, complex approval process
  • New Zealand companies only
  • No integrated payment processing
  • Limited update frequency
  • Data locked behind subscriber paywalls

Feature Comparison

Feature
Credote
CreditWorks
Monthly Cost

Base subscription pricing

$0

Completely free

$200-1500+

Plus usage fees

Geographic Coverage

Countries and regions covered

Global coverage

New Zealand only

Access Requirements

Who can use the service

Open to all businesses

Subscriber approval required

Data Accessibility

How information is accessed

Public, searchable records

Subscriber-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

NZ corporations & trade creditors

Why Businesses Choose Credote Over CreditWorks

No Subscription Costs

While CreditWorks charges $200-1500+ per month plus usage fees, Credote provides all core services completely free. New Zealand small businesses can access the same quality credit information without expensive subscriptions.

Annual Savings: $2,400-18,000+ by choosing Credote over CreditWorks subscriptions

Global Coverage

CreditWorks only covers New Zealand companies, limiting businesses working internationally. Credote provides global business credit information across 90+ countries, supporting international trade and expansion.

Global Reach: 90+ countries vs New Zealand only coverage

Inclusive Access

CreditWorks requires subscriber approval and focuses on trade creditors. Credote welcomes all business types - from freelancers to enterprises - with instant, no-approval access to credit information.

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

Integrated Payment Processing

CreditWorks 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

Export Trading Company

Auckland, New Zealand

"CreditWorks only covered New Zealand businesses, but we export to 15 countries. Credote gives us global credit insights for free, and we've saved $8,400/year in subscription costs."

Saved $8,400/year, gained global coverage

Freelance Consultant

Wellington, New Zealand

"CreditWorks required subscriber approval and minimum fees, which was too expensive for my freelance business. Credote lets me check clients for free and has helped me avoid risky projects."

Avoided bad debt, no subscription costs

CreditWorks Limitations

Geographic & Access Restrictions

  • Limited to New Zealand companies only
  • No international business credit information
  • Subscriber approval process required
  • Focused on trade creditors, not all businesses

Cost & Service Limitations

  • $200-1500+ monthly subscriptions exclude SMEs
  • No integrated payment processing services
  • Complex pricing tiers and usage limits
  • Data locked behind subscriber paywalls

Ready to Switch from CreditWorks?

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 CreditWorks and save $2,400-18,000+ annually