Best litigator scrub and DNC tools (2026)
A complete scrub usually means three checks: known TCPA litigators, federal and state Do Not Call lists, and the FCC Reassigned Numbers Database. Here's every tool we track for each.
Updated Nov 1, 2026 · 13 tools · 8 with published pricing · No vendor paid for placement. Methodology
What to look for
- Coverage: litigators, federal DNC, state DNC lists, wireless and reassigned numbers
- Integration: API, real-time lookups in your dialer or call platform, bulk upload
- Pricing: per scrub, monthly plans, or credits
Shortlists by need
Litigator-focused databases
These flag known serial TCPA plaintiffs. Three of the four publish pricing.
- Blacklist Alliance: Quote only
- TCPA Litigator List: From $199/mo (100,002 scrubs)
- TCPA Lookup: Hobby $59/mo (200K credits)
- TCPA Black List: Starter $80/mo
Federal and state DNC compliance
The FTC registry itself, plus vendors that manage federal, state and internal DNC lists.
- National Do Not Call Registry: $85 per area code/yr (FY2027); first 5 free
- DNCScrub: Not shown on page
- The DNC Project: Pay per scrub; Unlimited & API $449/mo (annual)
- Gryphon: Not shown on page
- PossibleNOW: Not shown on page
Reassigned and phone validation
The FCC's RND for reassigned numbers, plus phone validation and line-type checks.
- Reassigned Numbers Database: Tier 1: $8/mo for 1,000 queries
- Trestle: Phone Validation $0.015/query
- RealPhoneValidation: Not shown on page
- CheckThatPhone: Free 500/mo; 10K plan $30/mo
All 13 litigator & dnc scrubbing tools
| Tool | Published price | Status | Checked on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacklist Alliance (Sonera) Litigator scrub, federal/state DNC, Litigation Firewall and caller-ID reputation; now part of Sonera. | Quote only | Quote only | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| TCPA Litigator List Litigator and DNC scrubbing with real-time API and name-based matching. | From $199/mo (100,002 scrubs) | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| DNCScrub (Contact Center Compliance) Long-running DNC, wireless and litigator scrubbing service from Contact Center Compliance. | Not shown on page | Not shown on page | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| National Do Not Call Registry (FTC) The federal registry every telemarketer must subscribe to before calling consumers. | $85 per area code/yr (FY2027); first 5 free | Published in Federal Register | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| Gryphon Real-time contact compliance (DNC, litigator, calling-hour rules) inside the dialer for enterprise contact centers. | Not shown on page | Not shown on page | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| PossibleNOW Enterprise DNC compliance, RND access and consent/preference management since 2000. | Not shown on page | Not shown on page | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| TCPA Lookup Scrubs numbers against the TCPA Litigator List, federal/state DNC and troll lists in bulk or by API. | Hobby $59/mo (200K credits) | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| The DNC Project Scrubs lists against the National DNC Registry, 10 state lists, litigators and mobile numbers. | Pay per scrub; Unlimited & API $449/mo (annual) | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| CheckThatPhone Phone validation API (US/Canada) with litigator scrub flag and free state-DNC checks. | Free 500/mo; 10K plan $30/mo | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| Trestle Identity and phone validation APIs with a litigator-check add-on refreshed daily from court filings. | Phone Validation $0.015/query | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| TCPA Black List Litigator number screening and DNC lookup plans. | Starter $80/mo | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| Reassigned Numbers Database (FCC RND) The FCC-mandated database for checking whether a number was permanently disconnected (and possibly reassigned) since a consent date; supports the TCPA safe harbor. | Tier 1: $8/mo for 1,000 queries | Published on vendor site | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| RealPhoneValidation Real-time phone validation and TCPA-risk tools (line type, disconnects) for outbound calling. | Not shown on page | Not shown on page | Nov 1, 2026 | Source ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is a TCPA litigator scrub?
Checking numbers against databases of frequent TCPA plaintiffs and suppressing matches before you call or text. It reduces risk but doesn't replace consent.
How much does the National DNC Registry cost?
For FY2027, $85 per area code per year, up to $23,425 for all area codes. The first five area codes are free.