When to pick Equifax PPSR Online
- You're a bank or large lender already on an Equifax credit-bureau contract.
- You want PPSR pulled inside your existing Equifax credit application.
When to pick Hoist Assets
- You're a broker, SME lender, business broker, or insolvency practitioner without an Equifax bureau relationship.
- You want your AI tool of choice to call the source and get back an Evidence Pack.
- You want planned public pricing on a page, not a quote form.
- You want MCP, API, or CLI access.
Feature-by-feature
Hoist column reflects the API and MCP product direction. sample data is available for testing - see /roadmap.
| Feature | Equifax PPSR Online | Hoist Assets |
|---|---|---|
| AI-agent Evidence Pack (MCP + API + CLI) | - | API + MCP access for PPSR and ABN checks |
| PPSR organisation + serial | Live | Available by account access |
| Credit reporting | Live | - |
| Public REST API | - | Available by account access |
| Self-serve signup | - | request access |
| Public pricing | - | Live (see /pricing) |
pricing
Pricing below is the planned usage model; see /pricing for caveats.
| Volume | Equifax PPSR Online (today) | Hoist Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Single PPSR call | Contract pricing, typically A$20-25 | A$2.50 per call (planned) |
| Monthly plans | Bundled with credit reporting contract | From A$99/mo (planned) |
Equifax PPSR Online prices are estimates based on customer-published rates. Hoist prices are the planned rates - they are not billed today. Corrections welcome through /contact/.
Migration
Plan: export your historic searches from Equifax Online (CSV or PDF batch) during onboarding once paid access opens; we'll seed your account.
FAQ
01Is Equifax's certificate any more 'official' than ours?
No. Both go through AFSA and return the same AFSA-issued certificate. The certificate is the legal artefact; the reseller wrapper is just workflow and billing.
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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.