Looking for an InmateDB Alternative?
ContactMeAsap is a pay-as-you-go alternative to monthly subscription tiers: you add funds when you choose, $20 (Basic) or $30 (Premium) of service is drawn from your balance, and the rest stays yours until you use it.
Search the BOP directory first
Free to search — no account needed. Enter a name or BOP register number.
Searches all federal BOP facilities · or add funds directly
How ContactMeAsap compares with InmateDB
- Pay as you go.InmateDB is billed monthly, with four paid tiers from about $9.99 to $39.99 per its site. ContactMeAsap has two plans — Basic ($20) and Premium ($30) — each drawn from a balance you add.
- Check which number you get.Per InmateDB’s site, its entry SMS tier uses a shared, rotating number and the inmate must text you first; an assigned personal number with direct two-way texting appears at the ~$19.99 tier. Whichever service you choose, confirm what’s included at the price you would actually pay.
- Delivery path.InmateDB says messages go through a Telegram integration to the facility queue for staff approval, which can take from hours to days. ContactMeAsap connects through CorrLinks — a US & Canada integration on both plans, with priority CorrLinks processing on Premium. Timing can vary by facility with any service.
- Photos and extras.Pay-per-print photos are on every plan. Premium adds 25 free federal prison photos, our “Diamond” AI assistant, 24/7 support, and coverage for Puerto Rico & Central/South America.
Where InmateDB may be the better fit
InmateDB offers a 5-day free trial for each new inmate and a free tier (inmate search plus about four texts a day). It also adds AI at its ~$14.99 tier, includes photos, and states about 93% federal facility coverage. If trying a service free first matters most, it’s worth a look. For a full side-by-side, see our InmateDB vs ContactMeAsap comparison.
Getting started
You can check that your inmate is in the BOP directory before spending anything: search by name or register number, free, with no account. When you’re ready, add funds to start pay-as-you-go service. Learn more about federal inmate texting, see how it works, or compare more options in our best federal inmate texting services roundup.
Find the person you want to contact
Free to search — no account needed. Enter a name or BOP register number.
Searches all federal BOP facilities · or add funds directly
ContactMeAsap is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or CorrLinks/TRULINCS. Federal institutions may monitor or restrict inmate communications, and availability can vary by facility. Other services named on this page are independent companies; their names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with them. Competitor details are summarized from each company’s public website and may change over time — check the relevant company’s own site for current pricing and terms before deciding.