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PermitDrop vs Shovels
PermitDrop has the lower entry price ($99/mo vs $599/mo). Choose Shovels if you need: analysts and software teams that need nationwide permit data via API.
| PermitDrop | Shovels | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99/mo Starter $99 (1 county) / Pro $199 (3 counties) / Territory $499 per month | $599/mo Free / Basic $599 / Pro $999 per month / Enterprise custom |
| Delivery | Weekly email (Starter); daily alerts on Pro | Web app, API and CLI on one credit balance |
| Trial | Sample feed | Free plan |
| Best for | County-focused contractors who want competitor activity | Analysts and software teams that need nationwide permit data via API |
Both read from: City and county permit records (open data portals and permit offices). Prices from each vendor's page on October 17, 2026. See all 12 building permit and construction leads tools.