When to pick AFSA direct
- You only need one manual search.
- You don't need a record PDF beyond what AFSA gives you.
- You're happy logging into the AFSA portal each time.
- You don't need an API, MCP server, or agent workflow.
When to pick Hoist Assets
- You need agent workflows, repeatable evidence, audit trails, or paid-search confirmation.
- You want a record format you can drop in a CRM deal file.
- You want an API or MCP server so your AI tool of choice can run the search.
- You can wait for S2-gate paid searches, or you want to pre-register as a design partner now.
Feature-by-feature
Hoist column reflects the S2 target. S1 today is sandbox fixtures only - see /roadmap.
| Feature | AFSA direct | Hoist Assets (S2 target) |
|---|---|---|
| Official AFSA certificate | Live | Planned (same certificate) |
| A$2 AFSA base price | Live | Planned pass-through |
| Workflow fee | - | Planned A$0.50/search |
| Record PDF | - | Planned (S2-gate) |
| Audit chain | - | Planned (S2-gate) |
| API access | - | Planned (S2-gate) |
| MCP server | - | Live (fixture flows at S1; production search at S2-gate) |
| Batch CSV | Limited | Planned (S2-gate) |
Planned pricing
Hoist plans are not live today. Pricing below is the planned S2-gate shape; see /pricing for caveats.
| Volume | AFSA direct (today) | Hoist Assets (planned S2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 searches/mo | A$10 (A$2 x 5) | A$99/mo (planned; covers 12) |
| 20 searches/mo | A$40 | A$99/mo + small overage (planned) |
| Workflow | Web portal manual | API + dashboard + MCP (S2 target) |
AFSA direct prices are estimates based on customer-published rates. Hoist prices are the planned S2-gate rates - they are not billed today. Corrections welcome at [email protected].
Migration
Nothing to migrate. Pre-register as a design partner now; run a real search at S2-gate when paid searches go live.
FAQ
01Why would I pay you A$0.50 to do what AFSA does for free?
You wouldn't, if AFSA's workflow was good enough for your volume. The planned workflow fee covers the record format, the integration, the audit chain, and the dashboard - all S2-gate targets. If those don't matter to you, AFSA direct is genuinely the right answer. Note that paid Hoist searches are not live today; we are in S1 validation.
Other comparisons
Try the workflow shape today.
Sandbox fixtures are free. Real searches and paid plans go live at S2-gate (planned pricing from A$99/mo). Pre-register as a design partner to lock the planned price.