AFSA direct search costs A$2. You log into the portal, run the search, and download the AFSA certificate. It is the official source artefact and it is free of any Hoist dependency. If you are doing one or two searches a year and do not need an agent workflow, API, or Evidence Pack, AFSA direct is genuinely the right answer. We are not trying to win that job.
When to pick AFSA direct
- You only need one manual search and do not need repeatable evidence.
- You are comfortable logging into the AFSA portal each time.
- You do not need an API, MCP server, or AI agent workflow.
- You want the official AFSA certificate with no intermediary markup.
When to pick Hoist Assets
- Your AI tool of choice needs to check the source, read the result, and return an Evidence Pack to you.
- You want repeatable, timestamped evidence that can attach to a deal file or CRM record.
- You want an API, MCP server, or CLI so your workflow does not require a human browser session.
- You can wait for paid searches, or you want to request API access now.
Feature-by-feature
Hoist column reflects the API and MCP product direction. sample data is available for testing - see /roadmap.
| Feature | AFSA direct | Hoist Assets |
|---|---|---|
| AI-agent Evidence Pack (MCP + API + CLI) | Not available | API + MCP access for PPSR and ABN checks |
| Official AFSA search certificate | Live | Planned (same certificate, planned) |
| A$2 AFSA base price | Live | Planned pass-through (planned) |
| Workflow fee | - | Planned A$0.50/search (planned) |
| Due Diligence Record PDF | - | Available by account access |
| Audit chain / timestamps | - | Available by account access |
| REST API access | - | Available by account access |
| Batch CSV | Limited manual export | Available by account access |
pricing
Pricing below is the planned usage model; see /pricing for caveats.
| Volume | AFSA direct (today) | Hoist Assets |
|---|---|---|
| 5 searches/mo | A$10 (A$2 x 5) | A$99/mo (planned; covers 12) |
| 20 searches/mo | A$40 | A$99/mo + small overage (planned) |
| Workflow | Web portal manual | API + dashboard + MCP (planned) |
AFSA direct prices are estimates based on customer-published rates. Hoist prices are the planned rates - they are not billed today. Corrections welcome through /contact/.
Migration
Nothing to migrate. request API access now; run a real search with approved access when paid searches are available through account access.
FAQ
01Should I just use AFSA direct?
Yes, if you only need one manual search. AFSA direct costs A$2, produces the official AFSA certificate, and requires no integration at all. Hoist is for when your AI tool, API client, or CLI workflow needs to run the search and get back an Evidence Pack. If that scenario does not apply to you, AFSA direct is the right answer and we are not trying to talk you out of it.
02Why would I pay you A$0.50 on top of the A$2 AFSA base cost?
The planned Hoist total is A$2 AFSA base plus A$0.50 workflow fee (planned values, not billed today). You pay the extra A$0.50 for the Evidence Pack format, the API or MCP endpoint your agent calls, the audit chain, and the Due Diligence Record PDF. If those do not matter to you, AFSA direct is genuinely the right answer. Note that paid Hoist searches are not generally available; access is controlled.
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sample data are free. live checks and paid plans are handled through API access. request API access to lock the planned price.