The AccreditedNow Alternative to Accredd

How AccreditedNow compares

The honest way to compare verification services is by what each one commits to in writing, and by who actually stands behind the determination. Here is what AccreditedNow puts on the record, next to the pattern common to automated verification tools.

What matters	AccreditedNow	Automated tools (typical)
Who reviews and signs	A named, licensed CPA — signature, license number, and firm printed on the letter	Often software-assisted review without a named professional on the letter
Pricing you can see	$99 for individuals, published on the site · entities from $199	Frequently behind a demo or contact form, not on the page
Turnaround	Typically within 24 hours · optional 6-hour rush, or the add-on fee is refunded	Varies by provider
Freshness for 506(c)	A current letter valid 90 days, free re-issue within the window — the recency sponsors expect per offering	Validity windows vary; confirm what your sponsor will accept
Your documents	Seen only by your assigned CPA · never sold or shared · permanently deleted after 90 days	Retention and access policies vary
Proof a sponsor can check	A public certificate ID and QR code any sponsor can verify at AccreditedNow.org	Varies
Investor onboarding (identity + AML)	Free, optional add-on on every verification — identity verification (government ID + selfie) plus sanctions and PEP screening (OFAC + global watchlists). Individuals add it in one click at no extra charge; sponsors can cover it for a whole raise via seat packs	Typically a separate KYC/AML vendor, if offered at all
506(c) compliance	Yes — a CPA's written confirmation is an SEC-recognized verification method	Yes — third-party verification

Competitor details change — confirm current specifics with each service. The right column describes common industry patterns, not any one company. See our dated, sourced side-by-side comparison.

Why investors choose AccreditedNow

The legal outcome is the same everywhere: a third-party verification a sponsor can rely on. The difference is who makes the call, whether you can see the price before you commit, and what happens to your financials.

A CPA, not just an algorithm

Your file is reviewed and signed by Christopher A. Smith, CPA (Indiana license CP12600077, 317 Accounting, PC) — a licensed professional who stakes their license on the determination. Meet the CPA.

The price is on the page

$99 for individuals, entities from $199, an optional $29 rush — all published on the site, no form in front of the number. As of July 2026, Accredd's site showed a demo or contact request rather than an on-page price.

Confidential by design

Your tax returns and statements are seen only by your assigned CPA, are never sold or shared, and are permanently deleted 90 days after your letter is issued. Sponsors receive the letter — never your underlying financials. How we protect you.

Verifying investors for a raise?

If you are the sponsor or fund rather than the investor, AccreditedNow works the other way around too.

Prepaid seat packs

Buy verification seats in bulk so your investors verify at no cost to them. Volume pricing is published on the sponsors page.

Your own branded link

Send investors a co-branded verification link, and watch status in a private dashboard — invited, in review, verified.

Letters your counsel will accept

Every investor gets an independent, CPA-signed letter — third-party verification for Rule 506(c), not a self-certification checkbox.

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Common questions

Is AccreditedNow a good alternative to Accredd?

If you want a named, licensed CPA to personally review your documents and sign your letter — with their signature, license number, and firm on it — rather than an automated review, AccreditedNow is built for exactly that. It is $99 for an individual, published openly on the site, with most letters issued within 24 hours and a public certificate a sponsor can verify.

Does a person or software review my documents?

At AccreditedNow, a named, licensed CPA personally reviews your documents and signs the letter. Some services, including Accredd (as described on its site in July 2026), use software to read and review investor documents. Both can satisfy Rule 506(c); the difference is whether a named professional stakes their license on the determination.

How long is an accredited investor verification good for?

AccreditedNow's letter is valid for 90 days, and we re-issue it free for additional deals within that window. For Rule 506(c), an issuer must take reasonable steps to verify accredited status in connection with each offering, so sponsors and their counsel generally expect a recent verification rather than an old one. A letter dated close to your investment is the version most sponsors want on file.

Does Accredd publish its pricing?

As of July 2026, Accredd's site presented "Schedule Demo" and "Contact Us" rather than an on-page price; a separate Accredd pricing article cited ranges (roughly $50-$150 per investor and $250-$500 per CPA or attorney letter) without tying them to a specific plan. AccreditedNow publishes $99 for individuals and entity pricing from $199 directly on the site. Competitor details change — confirm current terms with Accredd directly.

Is a CPA-signed letter accepted for Regulation D Rule 506(c)?

Yes. A written confirmation from a licensed CPA who has reviewed the investor's documentation is one of the methods the SEC has identified as satisfying the reasonable-steps verification standard for Rule 506(c). Sponsors, funds, and their counsel accept it as third-party verification.

Can AccreditedNow verify entities and funds, not just individuals?

Yes. Entity verification starts at $199 and covers LLCs, trusts, and other entities, including the $5 million asset test. Sponsors and funds can also buy prepaid verification seat packs so their investors verify at no cost to the investor.

A named, licensed CPA reviews your documents — not just software