PeopleFinders

Needed to check a landlord's details before signing for a flat, and had about ten minutes before a viewing. Logged on from my phone on the bus, search was easy enough with my thumbs. Got the info I wanted, the previous address and a couple of possible matches, and it was done before my stop. Saved me a lot of messing about.

I switched to this one a few years back after my previous provider's search tool stopped working for me. Compared to the older one, the new version is quicker to load and the reports are easier to read. I've used it for tracing old work colleagues and it's been reliable each time. Fair prices too.

Had never used a people search site before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The biggest surprise was that the basic results show for free before you pay anything. Paid for the full report to trace an old mate from school and the details were spot on, including his last known address. Clear layout and no faff.

Needed to trace a relative for a family matter and didn't want to pay a monthly fee for something I'd only use once. The one off report was cheap enough and it gave me the address history I was after. Signing up was painless and I had the report the same day.

Compared to the free people search sites I'd been using this was miles better. Those just gave me a load of adverts and nothing useful. This one actually showed me a proper record with dates and locations. Quick and easy, would use again.

Verdict first: this is the one I'd choose again. I compared three sites before signing up and this was the only one that showed the full price before I entered my card details. The search was straightforward and the results matched what I expected for the person I was looking for. No complaints.

Never used one of these before and the thing that surprised me most was how quick it was, I typed in the name and a town and had a list with ages and previous addresses within a minute. Paid for one report and got what I needed.

The best bit was that the results loaded in seconds, which is what I needed when I was out and about. Found the person I was after on the first try. Paid, got the report, job done, no fuss.

This is a good option if you just want a quick trace and don't need a subscription. I paid for one report, got it straight away, and the info matched what I was after. Costs are clear before you pay, which I liked.

Needed to find my cousin after we lost touch when she moved. Signed up on the site and it took about two minutes. Found a current town and a phone number that actually worked, so I'm happy.

I bought a single report to trace my dad's brother, who I'd never met but needed to contact about an estate. The report listed his last known address and two possible phone numbers. Paid once, no subscription, and it was done the same evening.

This is the most satisfactory service of its kind that I have used. The verdict is simple, the information was accurate and clearly set out, and the charge was made plainly before I confirmed. I shall certainly use it again when the need arises.

I bought the single search report and that was all I needed for an old school friend. The price was lower than a couple of the other sites I looked at, and I got the address history and the most recent contact details. Nothing extra was pushed on me at checkout, which made it easy to decide.