| Feature | WhatLicenses | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 one-time, free preview first | $99/year; auto-renews |
| Delivery | Minutes, on the web and by email | No specific report turnaround stated on the linked product page |
| How it is researched | Research from official federal, state, county, and city sources for your business type and facts. The research date is shown before purchase | Customized to the business’s activities, industry, and location across government levels |
| What you receive | An ordered checklist with official links, published fees, renewal details, and conditions to confirm | License details and application access, with personalized licensing support |
| Ongoing management | A report researched for your request; no subscription or automatic renewal monitoring | License storage, report-update notifications, and deadline alerts included |
| Application filing | You apply directly to the agencies. Government fees are separate from the report price | Report and management plan; additional compliance filing services have separate plans |
- Price
- WhatLicenses
$49 one-time, free preview first
LegalZoom$99/year; auto-renews
- Delivery
- WhatLicenses
Minutes, on the web and by email
LegalZoomNo specific report turnaround stated on the linked product page
- How it is researched
- WhatLicenses
Research from official federal, state, county, and city sources for your business type and facts. The research date is shown before purchase
LegalZoomCustomized to the business’s activities, industry, and location across government levels
- What you receive
- WhatLicenses
An ordered checklist with official links, published fees, renewal details, and conditions to confirm
LegalZoomLicense details and application access, with personalized licensing support
- Ongoing management
- WhatLicenses
A report researched for your request; no subscription or automatic renewal monitoring
LegalZoomLicense storage, report-update notifications, and deadline alerts included
- Application filing
- WhatLicenses
You apply directly to the agencies. Government fees are separate from the report price
LegalZoomReport and management plan; additional compliance filing services have separate plans
When LegalZoom is the better choice
- You want year-round alerts and a place to manage your licenses.
- You value specialist support and are comfortable with an annual subscription.
Reviewed September 5, 2026 against LegalZoom’s published information. Prices and plans can change.
LegalZoom license plans and pricing · LegalZoom license report and management features
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Enter your business type and city. See two sample requirements, the government levels researched, and the size of your checklist before deciding on the $49 full report.