SafeOrStolen vs Bike Index
Bike Index is a free bicycle registry where owners record serial numbers and mark bikes stolen. It covers bikes only. SafeOrStolen also checks bikes, including a search of the Bike Index stolen registry, and checks other item types.
| SafeOrStolen | Bike Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 free checks with a free account, then $0.99 per check or $10/month unlimited. | Free to search and free to register a bike. |
| Item types | Bikes, phones, vehicles, plates, guns, and other serial-numbered items. | Bicycles and e-bikes only. |
| What it searches | For bikes: the Bike Index stolen registry plus SafeOrStolen's own stolen-item reports. | Bikes registered and reported stolen by their owners on Bike Index. |
| Register your own bike | You can list items you own in My items. | Yes. Bike Index registration is free, and stolen alerts reach its network. |
When to use each
If you only check bikes, Bike Index is free and is the place to register your own bike. If you check other items too, SafeOrStolen searches Bike Index for bikes and covers the rest. If your bike is stolen, report it on Bike Index and on SafeOrStolen.
Questions
Is Bike Index free?
Yes. Searching Bike Index and registering a bike are free.
Does SafeOrStolen search Bike Index?
Yes. A SafeOrStolen bike check searches the Bike Index stolen registry along with our own reports.
What else does SafeOrStolen check?
Phones, vehicles, license plates, guns, and other serial-numbered items.
What does SafeOrStolen cost?
2 free checks with a free account, then $0.99 per check or $10/month unlimited.
What does it mean if nothing is found?
No record found means the bike was not found in the sources searched. It does not mean the bike is safe or not stolen.
SafeOrStolen results are not a guarantee. "Not found" means not found in the sources searched, not safe.
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