1. The four routes, and what each actually buys
- Monthly data plans. Check which records you get, when the plan renews and how to stop it. A low price helps only if the checks fit your work.
- One-off record or desk reports. Check the same company, fields and dates. Ask which parts a person reads. More fields alone do not make a report better.
- Site verification, audits and inspections. Agree the site and scope. A basic site check, production audit and batch inspection may have different prices and deliverables.
- Checks sold by sourcing agents. Ask what is included, who checks it and whether fees depend on placing an order. Ask how the agent handles any conflicts.
2. Public offers reviewed 6 September 2026
These offers come from the linked provider pages, read through web snapshots on 6 September 2026. Ask what the fee covers, which currency to pay in, and whether tax or travel costs more. We did not buy these reports or test their quality.
| Provider | Product | Listed price | Stated turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSA Advisory | Company verification report | US$49 | 24 hours |
| ChinaCheckup | Desk research | Not confirmed on its own page | Confirm before ordering |
| NBNQC | On-site supplier verification | US$149 / supplier | On site ≤36 h of booking; report ≤18 h after visit |
| ChineseCheck | AI-generated company credit report | US$199 | Instant (automated) |
| V-Trust | Factory audit | US$398 / man-day | Report ≤2 days after audit |
| Currawong (this site) | Scoped record lines / theme packs | Packs from US$26.55; add-ons from US$4.90 inside a pack | Within 72 hours of payment confirmation |
| Currawong (this site) | L3 human record check | US$128 minimum: US$89 base + US$39 for one record category | 3 business days |
| Currawong (this site) | L4 on-site verification | From US$169 / man-day | Visit ≤7 business days of payment; report ≤2 business days after |
| Provider | Plan | Listed price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinVerify | Free | US$0 / month | 3 company checks, core access; confirm whether the free quota renews |
| ChinVerify | Starter | US$9.90 / month | 20 evaluations/month, company basics |
| ChinVerify | Standard | US$29.90 / month | 30 evaluations/month, registration and key risk signals |
| ChinVerify | Premium | US$59.90 / month | 40 evaluations/month, advanced risk and ownership modules |
Our free tool offers local text checks and available company-query modes. It does not include all the fields in a paid report. Source access and query limits apply.
List the fields you need and how many firms you expect to check. Then work out the full cost. Two plans with similar prices may not include the same records.
3. Choosing by the decision, not the price
- A licence photo. Check the code format and scope wording, then match the company to a dated record. Text checks do not prove a factory exists.
- A deposit. Review company identity and the contract, invoice and beneficiary. Price does not make a payment safe. Matching names do not prove who owns the bank account.
- Tooling or a bulk order. Define the production questions and any batch checks before requesting a site quote.
- Regular supplier checks. Check the monthly total against one-off fees for the same fields. Use the evidence groups to define the scope.
4. What you get in a Currawong order
Self-service orders start with a pack from US$26.55. Lines from US$4.90 are add-ons inside that pack, not standalone purchases. Every delivered line includes its source, query date and limits. Choose the records and review your price before you pay. One pack does not answer every question.
An L3 human record check starts at US$128 for one category and takes 3 business days. It does not include a factory visit. See operator and refund details, the method comparison and research methods.
Common questions
How much does it cost to verify a Chinese supplier?
Check what the fee covers. Examples here include a US$49 desk report, a US$149 site check for one supplier and a US$398 day of factory audit work. Currawong record packs start at US$26.55. These buy different things; they are not a price range for the same service.
Is the cheapest China verification report good enough?
Check whether it covers your question and names its sources, dates and gaps. A company record alone does not prove who owns a bank account, how good the goods are or whether they will ship.
When is an on-site factory audit worth the price?
When you need to check how or where your goods will be made. Agree the site and what the visit will cover first. A check of the finished batch is a separate service.
How we checked
Prices and promises of comparable services were read on each provider’s own pages on the date stated. Last date marked for the checks: 6 September 2026. Use the date shown with each finding. A page update does not mean all checks were run again.
Use the source links. Check the dates and limits stated for each finding.
Being pushed to pay a deposit right now? The checks that matter before money moves are free to read. Compare the documents you have and record any gap.
Need dated records for your supplier? Compare packs and included checks, from $26.55. Read the scope and delivery window before ordering. First paid order: unhappy for any reason, tell us within 14 days of delivery and it is refunded in full.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Official sources this page relies on
The Chinese rules behind these checks are public. Links checked on 7 September 2026.
- SAMR rules for online tradingThe rules for any seller that trades through a platform.
- SAMR rules for company registrationWhat a registered company must file, and what the registry shows.
- GSXT, the official registryWhere the seller's own record sits.
We do not rate platforms and we do not certify sellers. A dated record can supply company fields to compare with a listing. It cannot establish that the listing operator represents that company.