Equifax CreditWatch
7.0#8 in identity theft protection servicesFrom £7.95 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitEquifax CreditWatch vs pocketOne idGuard
pocketOne idGuard
7.5#3 in identity theft protection servicesFrom €6.71 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Equifax CreditWatch | pocketOne idGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Dark-web monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Purpose | CreditWatch provides credit monitoring and identity theft protection tools from Equifax. | idGuard uses email aliases and AI-powered monitoring to help protect personal information from breaches, phishing, and identity theft. |
| Support | Customer care is available 8am–6pm Monday to Friday, excluding 25 and 26 December; members can also check FAQs and raise a query through the online portal. | The contact page lists support by email at [email protected] and says an AI assistant is available on the website 24/7. |
Equifax CreditWatch plans
- CreditWatch£7.95 a month
- Equifax CreditWatch£7.95 a month
pocketOne idGuard plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Centurion€6.71 a month
- Praetorian€8.63 a month
- Sentry—
Pick Equifax CreditWatch if…
It suits people who want credit-report alerts, score updates and monitoring for personal or financial details. It is also relevant to members who want online access to full and historical Equifax credit reports.
Pick pocketOne idGuard if…
idGuard suits people who want separate email aliases for websites and alerts about possible personal-data exposures. Centurion fits those needing unlimited aliases and the listed monitoring tools, while Praetorian is designed for family protection across five users.