A standalone DNC or litigator scrub publicly costs anywhere from $0.01 to $0.15 per record on a per-lookup basis, or between $49 and $199 per month for subscription-based compliance platforms as of October 2026.
Disclosure: Scout Data is our product; treat that entry as a maker's pitch and the rest as our honest read.
What a compliance scrub actually includes
When you run a raw list of phone numbers through a compliance vendor, "scrubbing" usually means checking against several distinct databases:
- Federal and State DNC: The National Do Not Call Registry, plus state-level equivalent lists. (You must have your own SAN—Subscription Account Number—from the FTC to access the federal list legally).
- Litigator Lists: Proprietary databases of known TCPA plaintiffs and serial litigators who frequently sue callers.
- Wireless portability: Checking whether a number was ported from a landline to a mobile phone, since automated dialing of cell phones carries strict consent rules under the TCPA.
Published pricing for DNC and litigator scrubs
Vendors sell scrubbing services either by the lookup or via a monthly subscription. Here is what is publicly advertised as of October 2026:
| Vendor | Pricing Model | Publicly Advertised Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Searchbug | Per lookup | $0.15 per DNC check |
| TCPA Litigator List | Subscription | Starts at $199/month |
| RingScrub | Subscription | Starts at $49/month |
| DNC.com (Contact Center Compliance) | By quote | Pricing not published; volume-based enterprise quotes |
Pricing notes on this page are based on publicly advertised information at the time of writing — confirm current terms with any vendor directly.
Why a pre-scrubbed file changes the math
If you buy a raw homeowner list from a broker and then run it through a compliance vendor, you pay twice: once for the record, and once to find out you cannot call it. If 20% of your list is on the DNC, you just threw away 20% of your list budget, plus the scrub fee.
For outbound dialing floors—especially in home services—buying a file that is already DNC-scrubbed at the time of delivery removes that double payment.
Where Scout Data fits
Instead of buying an unscrubbed list and paying a separate compliance vendor to filter it, Scout Data builds your audience and scrubs the phone numbers against the federal DNC registry before we deliver the file. You only receive—and only dial—the records that are cleared for outreach. For full-service data, it is one monthly rate quoted after the free test batch.
For more operational details on keeping your floor compliant, read DNC scrubbing for roofing and HVAC.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to scrub a list against the DNC?
A standalone DNC or litigator scrub typically costs between $0.01 and $0.15 per record from per-lookup vendors, or starts around $50 to $200 per month for unlimited or tiered subscriptions from compliance platforms.
Are DNC and litigator lists the same thing?
No. The National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry is a federal database of consumers who opted out of telemarketing. A litigator list is a privately compiled database of plaintiffs and attorneys known to frequently file TCPA lawsuits. A comprehensive scrub checks both, plus state-level DNC lists and wireless identifiers. For more on litigators, see What is a Litigator List.