Zabalist vs PermitVector
A PermitVector alternative for Texas construction, permit, and contractor data — compared as of August 2026.
150K+ companies · 400K+ projects · 135K+ permits · 335K+ TDLR projects · All 254 Texas counties
TL;DR
PermitVector is API-native and Texas-heavy, but its own coverage list has no Dallas or Houston proper. Zabalist adds statewide licensing and bid data on top of full-state coverage.
Choose PermitVector if…
you need permit leads across Texas, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, or California from one vendor, and your Texas markets don't include Dallas or Houston.
Choose Zabalist if…
you need Dallas or Houston coverage, statewide contractor licensing, entity resolution, or government-bid data — none of which PermitVector's published feed includes.
Zabalist vs PermitVector, side by side
| Category | Zabalist | PermitVector |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Texas only — statewide (all 254 Texas counties), deepest in Austin/Travis County | Regional — TX/CO/FL/AZ/CA, 24 markets (9 in TX; no Dallas or Houston proper) |
| Data joins | TDLR statewide contractor licensing + deduplicated entity work-history graph + ESBD government bids with SBA/HUB certifications + county appraisal/deed history, joined in one schema | Permit feed + read API; no licensing, appraisal, or bid joins disclosed |
| Pricing | Free (500 calls/mo) · Developer $49/mo (10,000 calls) · Growth $149/mo (100,000 calls) · Scale $399/mo (500,000 calls) — published, self-serve, as of August 2026 | Pro/Power plans, price not disclosed publicly, 14-day trial — as of August 2026 |
| API access | REST API with self-serve keys, a free tier, and an MCP server for AI agents | REST API (/v1/leads, /v1/search, /v1/stats), daily feed, CSV |
| Self-serve | Yes, from Free | Partial — 14-day trial, plan pricing undisclosed |
PermitVector figures compiled independently as of August 2026; see sources below.
Pricing, as of August 2026
Pro and Power plans, with pricing not disclosed publicly; a 14-day trial is offered — as of August 2026.
Free
Free
500 calls/mo
Developer
$49/mo
10,000 calls/mo
Growth
$149/mo
100,000 calls/mo
Scale
$399/mo
500,000 calls/mo
What PermitVector offers
PermitVector runs a regional permit feed across Texas, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, and California: a daily feed, CSV export, and a read API (/v1/leads, /v1/search, /v1/stats) aimed at trade contractors and service providers who want fresh leads.
Genuine strengths
- A genuinely modern, API-native product (REST API, daily feed, CSV) rather than a legacy report business
- ~1.49M permits across 24 markets, with 9 of those markets in Texas
- A 14-day free trial, lowering the barrier to evaluate the product
- Multi-state footprint (TX/CO/FL/AZ/CA) for buyers who need those states alongside Texas
Where Zabalist wins for Texas
- Statewide Texas coverage — PermitVector's own Texas footprint is 9 markets with "no Dallas or Houston proper, a real coverage gap" per the evidence, while Zabalist's TDLR and ESBD data covers all 254 counties
- TDLR statewide contractor licensing and a deduplicated entity work-history graph, which PermitVector's feed/API does not include
- ESBD government bid data with SBA/HUB certifications
- County appraisal and deed history joins
- Published pricing versus PermitVector's undisclosed Pro/Power plan rates
When PermitVector is the better choice
We would rather tell you this up front than have you find out after signing up.
- Multi-state coverage (TX, CO, FL, AZ, CA) for buyers who need permit data outside Texas from the same vendor
- A daily feed model with CSV export tuned for lead-gen workflows
- A 14-day trial for hands-on evaluation before committing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a PermitVector alternative that covers Dallas and Houston?
Yes — Zabalist. PermitVector's published Texas footprint is 9 markets and, per independent research as of August 2026, does not include Dallas or Houston proper. Zabalist's TDLR and ESBD data covers all 254 Texas counties statewide.
How much does PermitVector cost?
PermitVector offers Pro and Power plans with pricing not disclosed publicly as of August 2026, alongside a 14-day trial. Zabalist's pricing is published in full: Free, $49, $149, or $399 per month.
Zabalist vs PermitVector — which is more Texas-complete?
PermitVector covers 9 Texas markets (missing Dallas and Houston) as part of a 5-state feed. Zabalist covers Texas only, but statewide across all 254 counties, with TDLR licensing, entity resolution, and government-bid data joined on top of the permit layer.
Competitor information on this page was independently compiled from public sources (pricing pages, product docs, and press coverage) as of August 2026. Vendors change pricing and features without notice. If something here is out of date or inaccurate, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it.
Sources
- https://permitvector.com/data
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