What EpicVIN does

EpicVIN is a Florida-based vehicle history report platform founded in 2012 that operates as an approved National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) data provider. The platform aggregates vehicle records from 70+ databases—including federal, state, insurance (NICB), recall (NHTSA), and auction (Copart) sources—covering 350M+ VIN records, with data integrity verified through a blockchain partnership with Vinchain. EpicVIN serves both individual used car buyers, who access self-serve free VIN checks and purchase individual reports or $50/month unlimited subscriptions after a $1 trial, and auto dealers, who subscribe to a tiered B2B program ($49.99–$249.99/month) that bundles inventory syndication to partner marketplaces (CarsDesk, advertizecarsfree.com, trukzcar.com), lead management, and AI-assisted market analytics. Distribution is primarily product-led through the website, an Android mobile app, and a Chrome extension, supplemented by affiliate and trade partnerships (NIADA, Repairsmith) and international expansion via Bidux for cross-border vehicle logistics. The company reports 1M+ users across 150+ countries, 45,000+ daily VIN searches, and a 4.4 Google rating, but does not disclose revenue, headcount, or funding.

Name

EpicVIN

Legal name

EpicVIN, Inc.

Website

https://epicvin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EpicVIN is an NMVTIS-approved vehicle history report platform serving individual used car buyers and auto dealers with multi-database VIN lookups, blockchain-verified records, dealer inventory syndication, and AI-assisted market analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Vehicle History Reports: One-time report purchases or trial subscriptions for consumers checking specific vehicles before purchase
2. Unlimited Subscription Plans: Monthly subscription providing unlimited vehicle history reports - $1 trial followed by $50/month for individual consumers
3. Dealer Subscription Plans: Tiered dealer subscriptions (Starter $49.99, Growing $89.99, Professional $159.99, Unlimited $249.99/month) with varying report limits and features including inventory syndication and lead management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EpicVIN delivers subscription-based vehicle history reports by aggregating data from NMVTIS, NICB, NHTSA, Copart, and 70+ additional databases covering 350+ million VIN records. Individual consumers access reports through a free VIN/plate check entry point with $1 trial and $50/month unlimited subscriptions, while auto dealers subscribe to tiered plans ($49.99–$249.99/month) that include inventory syndication, lead management, and AI-powered market analytics.

Product overview

EpicVIN is a vehicle history report platform offering a unified core product suite centered on the Vehicle History Report, complemented by specialized VIN lookup tools (VIN Decoder, License Plate Lookup, MSRP Lookup, Stolen Vehicle Check, Vehicle Lien Check, Title Check, Flood Damage Check, Salvage Title Check, Odometer Check, VIN Fraud Check) and a dedicated Dealer Program platform providing inventory syndication, AI-powered market analytics, and lead management. The company also offers niche vehicle history services for motorcycles and RVs, a Chrome Extension, and mobile apps. Data is sourced from 70+ databases covering 350+ million VIN records, anchored on NMVTIS official data with blockchain verification, and distributed through marketplace partnerships including CarsDesk and Bidux.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle History Report Comprehensive vehicle history report providing odometer readings, previous owners, damages, accidents, recalls, photos, and title information, accessed via VIN or license plate lookup. Sold to individual consumers as a $1 trial then $50/month unlimited subscription.
• VIN Decoder Tool that decodes the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number into vehicle specifications including make, model, year, country of origin, and technical details. Available to consumers as a standalone lookup on epicvin.com.
• License Plate Lookup Vehicle identification and history lookup using a U.S. license plate number and state, enabling consumers to find vehicle history without a VIN.
• Dealer Program Auto dealer marketing and inventory platform providing vehicle history reports, marketplace syndication to CarsDesk, advertizecarsfree.com, and trukzcar.com, global expansion tools, real-time leads, priority ad placement, and AI-powered market analytics for pricing, forecasting, and trade-in lead generation. Sold to dealers via tiered monthly subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of used cars on U.S. roads carry documented accident damage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System)coreTechnology or IntegrationEpicVIN is an approved NMVTIS data provider, accessing official federal vehicle title and brand history data from state motor vehicle agencies. This partnership provides access to the authoritative government database for vehicle history verification.
• NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with NICB databases for stolen vehicle verification, enabling theft record checks in vehicle history reports.
• NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)coreTechnology or IntegrationRecall data integration from NHTSA for open safety recall identification in vehicle history reports.
• BiduxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner handling global vehicle transport and export paperwork for dealers using the EpicVIN marketplace network.
• CarsDeskminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace syndication partner receiving dealer inventory listings from EpicVIN dealer program.
• RepairsmithminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive repair service partner featured in EpicVIN sample reports for post-purchase repair referrals.
• VinchaincoreTechnology or IntegrationBlockchain-based vehicle data verification platform confirming data authenticity across the EpicVIN database.
• NIADA (National Independent Auto Dealers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with National Independent Auto Dealers Association providing credibility and dealer network access.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carfax: Carfax is the dominant vehicle history report provider in the US, offering VIN-based reports covering accidents, ownership, service records, and recalls. It is the category incumbent against which EpicVIN directly competes, with much larger scale, dealer integrations, and consumer brand recognition.
• AutoCheck: AutoCheck, an Experian product, provides vehicle history reports with a focus on auction-grade data and dealer-facing score (AutoCheck Score). It is one of EpicVIN's two principal direct competitors in the US vehicle history market.
• Bumper: Bumper offers vehicle history reports and dealer solutions similar to EpicVIN, with comparable pricing tiers and a focus on consumer-facing VIN checks. It is a digital-first direct competitor targeting the same SMB and individual buyer segments.
• VinAudit: VinAudit provides NMVTIS-based vehicle history reports directly competing with EpicVIN on the consumer and dealer side. It is a comparable mid-market alternative with a similar report structure and data-provider positioning.
• VehicleHistory.com: VehicleHistory.com is a consumer-facing vehicle history report service. It directly overlaps with EpicVIN's core product, targeting the same individual buyer use case with similar pricing and report positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Edmunds: Edmunds is a broad automotive data and car-shopping platform offering pricing, reviews, and vehicle information. While not a pure vehicle-history provider, its information-services offering overlaps with EpicVIN's dealer-facing analytics and market intelligence value proposition.
• Kelley Blue Book (KBB): Kelley Blue Book (a Cox Automotive company) provides vehicle valuation and history information at scale. It overlaps with EpicVIN's MSRP lookup and pricing features, and is a broad incumbent in automotive information services.
• Cars.com: Cars.com is a large automotive marketplace that syndicates dealer listings and provides vehicle research tools. It is comparable to EpicVIN's dealer program on the listings and lead-generation side, though it does not focus on vehicle history reports as a core product.

Regional players

• Carsforsale.com: Carsforsale.com is a US-focused dealer inventory marketplace that connects private sellers and dealers with buyers. Its listings/syndication model overlaps with EpicVIN's dealer marketplace syndication flow (CarsDesk, advertizecarsfree.com, trukzcar.com).

Others

• NHTSA (vPIC decoder): The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a free VIN decoder and recall data integrated into EpicVIN's reports. It is an upstream data supplier ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but a comparable infrastructure layer for vehicle data lookups.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Epicvincom
• Instagraminstagram.com/epicvin__com
• Pinterestpinterest.com/epicvin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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