InmateDB vs ContactMeAsap
InmateDB and ContactMeAsap are both services for texting a federal inmate. They differ most in how you pay and in how texting works at each price: InmateDB is a monthly subscription whose entry tier uses a shared number, with an assigned personal number higher up, while ContactMeAsap is pay-as-you-go — you add funds to a balance when you choose.
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| Feature | ContactMeAsap | InmateDB |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | Pay-as-you-go — add funds to a balance when you choose | Monthly subscription |
| Published pricing | $20 / month of service (Basic) or $30 (Premium), drawn from your balance | ~$9.99 SMS · ~$14.99 adds AI · ~$19.99 assigned personal number · ~$39.99 sports lines (per month) |
| Free trial / free tier | Free BOP search, no account (no service trial) | 5-day free trial for each new inmate; free tier with inmate search and ~4 texts/day |
| Number & two-way texting | Unlimited federal inmate text messages on Basic and Premium | Entry (~$9.99) 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 |
| Delivery | US & Canada CorrLinks integration; Premium adds priority CorrLinks processing | Telegram integration; messages go to the facility queue for staff approval (hours to days) |
| Photos | Pay-per-print on all plans; 25 free prints on Premium | Photos included |
| AI assistant | AI assistant “Diamond” on Premium ($30) | AI added at the ~$14.99 tier |
| Coverage | US & Canada; Premium adds Puerto Rico & Central/South America. Live BOP verification of name and facility before you pay | ~93% federal facility coverage |
| Support | Email (Basic) · 24/7 (Premium) | Per their site |
InmateDB details summarized from inmatedb.com, accessed October 2026. Pricing and features can change — please verify current terms on their site. ContactMeAsap details reflect our published plans as of October 2026.
The main difference: the number and the wait
Per InmateDB’s site, its entry SMS tier (about $9.99 a month) sends texts through a shared, rotating number, and the inmate has to text you first. An assigned personal number with direct two-way texting appears at the ~$19.99 tier. InmateDB also says it delivers through a Telegram integration and that each message goes to the facility queue for staff approval, which can take from hours to days. (Delivery timing can vary by facility with any service, including ours.) Tier details can differ between pages on its site, so compare the tier you would actually need — not just the entry price — and confirm the current details on inmatedb.com.
Which is right for you?
Choose InmateDBif you want a free tier or a 5-day free trial for each new inmate before you pay, or you’d like AI features at a mid-priced tier. It also includes photos and states about 93% federal facility coverage.
Choose ContactMeAsapif you’d rather pay as you go than be on a recurring monthly subscription. You add funds when you choose, and your balance is yours until you use it. Basic ($20 of service) includes unlimited federal inmate text messages; Premium ($30 of service) adds 25 free federal prison photos, our “Diamond” AI assistant, priority CorrLinks processing, 24/7 support, and coverage for Puerto Rico & Central/South America.
Whichever you pick, make sure your inmate’s facility is supported. It’s free to look up your inmate and see their name and facility before you decide — no account needed. Learn more about federal inmate texting, see how it works, or add funds to get started.
Thinking of switching? See our InmateDB alternative overview, or compare all four services 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.