GACS vs URLVoid
Multi-engine URL reputation aggregator. Honest, factual comparison — last updated June 2026.
URLVoid founded 2011
Pricing: Free · Paid API (APIVoid)
GACS: Free, no ads
| Feature | GACS | URLVoid |
|---|---|---|
| Website / URL check | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto wallet check | Yes | No |
| Phone number check | Yes | No |
| Aggregates other blocklists | Yes (250k entities) | Yes (~30 engines) |
| Real-time scam alerts feed | Yes | No |
| Public API (no key) | Yes | Paid via APIVoid |
| Browser extension | Yes | No |
| Embeddable trust badge | Yes | No |
| Ads / tracking | None | Display ads |
Where URLVoid shines
- Long-standing aggregator of mainstream security-vendor blocklists.
- Useful as a quick second opinion for unusual URLs.
Where GACS shines
- Covers crypto wallets, tokens, phones and social handles — not just URLs.
- Real-time alerts and free public API, not just an on-demand lookup.
- Ad-free, tracking-free interface.
The honest verdict
URLVoid is great as a quick multi-engine URL second opinion. GACS goes broader (crypto, phone, social), faster (real-time alerts) and free at the API tier — better as a daily-driver scam-check toolkit.
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