ContractSkips pricing operates on a pay-per-match credit model starting around 1 cent ($0.01) per record for volume buyers, as advertised on its site in October 2026. Because you only pay when contact information is successfully found, it appeals to real estate wholesalers looking to minimize upfront data costs.
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The ContractSkips credit system
Unlike tools that charge a flat monthly subscription, ContractSkips requires you to purchase bundles of credits. The price per credit drops as the bundle size increases, which is how the rate reaches that $0.01 threshold. Your balance never expires, so teams often buy large packages to lock in the lowest rate for future campaigns.
Different searches consume different amounts of credits:
- Standard Trace (1 Credit): The baseline search for an individual’s phone numbers and emails.
- Enhanced Trace (2 Credits): A deeper search running through additional premium sources if the standard trace comes back empty.
- DNC Scrub (2 Credits): Flags numbers that appear on the National Do-Not-Call registry, a necessary step for outbound teams.
- LLC Trace (6 Credits): Attempts to unmask the corporate officers or members behind a holding company.
ContractSkips pricing is what it publicly advertised at the time of writing. Confirm current pricing with the vendor, and with our sales team for Scout Data.
Pay-per-match vs subscriptions
The pay-per-match model is safe when you are starting out or if your list volume is highly variable. If a record yields no phone number, the credit is refunded to your account. This means you do not pay for empty rows, unlike some subscription platforms that charge you simply for attempting the lookup.
However, the cost of scaling can shift quickly. If you are regularly running thousands of records through the Enhanced Trace and adding DNC scrubbing, your per-record cost effectively triples or quadruples. When your list volume grows, it is worth comparing this model against vendors that offer unlimited tracing within a flat tier.
Comparing it against the neighbours
If you are evaluating ContractSkips, you are likely looking at other pay-per-hit options in the real estate space. See how it stacks up in our skip tracing services compared guide. You might also look at bulk skip tracing workflows if you are moving beyond single-record lookups into full list enrichment.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ContractSkips cost?
ContractSkips pricing is built on a pay-per-match credit system, starting at $0.01 per successful trace when you buy credits in bulk. A standard skip trace costs 1 credit, an enhanced trace costs 2 credits, and an LLC lookup costs 6 credits.
Do ContractSkips credits expire?
No, purchased credits do not expire. You can buy a bulk package to get a lower per-match rate and hold the balance until you need to run your lists.
Is ContractSkips a subscription?
No, ContractSkips does not charge monthly subscription fees or seat licences. You pay only for the credits you use, and you are only charged when a trace returns a match.