Free trial vs. paid plans: The free trial is request-based—each API call counts as 1 request, regardless of how many records it returns. Paid plans use a credit system where each record returned counts against your credits.
Features Available in the Free Trial
Permit & Contractor Search
Users can access the permit and contractor search functionality from the left side of the user interface.Data Availability
- Shovels Online: The free trial includes access to the last 12 months of permit and contractor data. Paid plans unlock all historical data (on average, 25+ years).
- API: The free trial includes access to the full historical dataset—no date restrictions.
Filters and Sorting
Users can utilize various filters to refine their searches. Filters are available for categories such as:- Financial
- Building
- Permit
- Contractor
Data Refresh Rate
Shovels data is updated monthly. See data refresh frequency for details.Getting Started
- Create a free account to begin your trial
- Use the search functionality to explore permits and contractors
- Apply filters to narrow down your results
- Explore contractor profiles and permit details
The free trial provides a great way to evaluate Shovels’ data quality and coverage before committing to a paid plan.
Next Steps
- Learn how Shovels Online works
- Understand our pricing structure
- Contact [email protected] for API access or enterprise products