GACS vs ScamAdviser

Established website trust-score directory. Honest, factual comparison — last updated July 2026.

ScamAdviser founded 2012

Pricing: Free with ads · Paid API

GACS: Free, no ads

Feature	GACS	ScamAdviser
Free to use	Yes — always	Yes (ad-supported)
Website scam check	Yes	Yes
Crypto wallet check	Yes (multi-chain)	Limited
Phone number check	Yes	No
Real-time scam alerts feed	Yes (RSS + JSON)	Limited
Public API (no key)	Yes	Paid
Embeddable trust badge	Yes	Yes
Browser extension	Yes	Yes
Recovery-scam protection guide	Yes	Limited
Multilingual UI	Yes	Yes
Ads / tracking	None	Display ads
Open source signals	Yes	No

Where ScamAdviser shines

Larger historical database from 12+ years of operation.
Well-known brand recognized by mainstream media.
Established commercial API for enterprise customers.

Where GACS shines

Completely ad-free and tracker-free — your check isn't a data product.
Crypto-native: wallet, token and on-chain signal checks built in.
Free public API and RSS feed with no signup or rate-limit gate.

The honest verdict

ScamAdviser is the safer pick if you only need a quick website-trust glance and you trust ad-funded models. GACS is the better fit if you also deal with crypto, want a free developer API, or care about a no-tracking experience.

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