ScamAdviser vs AllTrustie: Which Website Checker Should You Use?
An honest comparison of ScamAdviser and AllTrustie — two website safety tools with different approaches to helping you decide which sites to trust.
By AllTrustie Research Team
Two Tools, Different Philosophies
ScamAdviser and AllTrustie both answer the same fundamental question: "Is this website safe?" But they approach it from very different angles.
ScamAdviser has been in the market since 2012 and has built a large database of website reviews. Its approach leans on proprietary algorithms and user-submitted data, with a business model that includes premium reports and API access.
AllTrustie is the newer player, launched with a focus on AI-powered analysis and scoring transparency. It uses publicly verifiable data sources and makes its methodology fully visible to users.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Coverage
ScamAdviser: Approximately 3 million domains in their database, built over 12+ years of operation.
AllTrustie: Over 1,000,000 domains with daily updates. New domains are analyzed on-demand when users search for them.
Verdict: ScamAdviser has more historical data. AllTrustie grows dynamically based on user demand.
Scoring Transparency
ScamAdviser: Shows an overall trust score with some factors listed, but the weighting and complete methodology aren't publicly documented.
AllTrustie: Every factor is visible with its exact point contribution. Users can see exactly why a domain scored the way it did — from domain age (+15) to SSL certificate type (+10) to threat intelligence (-50 if flagged).
Verdict: AllTrustie wins on transparency. You can verify every component of the score yourself.
AI Features
ScamAdviser: No AI-powered features currently available.
AllTrustie: TrustGPT — an AI security analyst you can ask questions about any domain. "Is amazon.com safe for my credit card?" gets a specific, data-backed answer.
Verdict: AllTrustie's TrustGPT is a genuine differentiator.
Pricing
ScamAdviser: Free basic check. Premium reports and API access available for paid subscribers.
AllTrustie: Full trust score and analysis is free. Premium features (live business verification, trust timeline) available for one-time purchase — no subscription required.
Verdict: Both offer free tiers. AllTrustie's free tier includes more detail. Neither requires a subscription for basic use.
User Experience
ScamAdviser: Functional but dated interface. Can feel cluttered with ads and upsells.
AllTrustie: Modern, clean interface with dark mode support. Built with accessibility and mobile responsiveness as priorities.
Verdict: AllTrustie offers a more modern browsing experience.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ScamAdviser when: You want to check a domain's historical reputation or need access to their established review database.
Use AllTrustie when: You want transparent, explainable trust scores with AI-powered analysis and a modern interface.
Our Recommendation
Both tools have their strengths. For users who value transparency and want to understand exactly why a website received its trust score, AllTrustie is the better choice. For users who prioritize breadth of historical data, ScamAdviser's longer track record may be appealing.
The best approach? Check a domain on both platforms and compare the results. Start with AllTrustie for the detailed breakdown, then cross-reference if you want a second opinion.
Want to check a website's safety? Try AllTrustie for free