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Accrella vs DataRunner for Lien Search and Certificate Operations
Accrella is tax-lien investment software for research, diligence, bid preparation and certificate records. DataRunner serves municipal lien-search providers with branded report delivery. Choose Accrella when you are buying and managing certificates; treat specialist search reports as inputs to the diligence your investment requires.
Turn the information behind a candidate into a reviewed bid and an organized investment record.
Accrella supports nationwide tax-lien research, with data refreshed every day.
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Accrella and DataRunner comparison table
Compare the work you need to finish, from the first research question to the records you will use afterward.
| Capability | Accrella | DataRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Primary user | Tax-lien buyers and operators researching and managing certificate portfolios. | Municipal lien-search providers serving their own clients. |
| Research | Nationwide candidate discovery, watchlists and AI-assisted diligence. | Municipal searches for taxes, utilities, violations and permits. |
| Working output | Reviewed county bid sheets and retained acquisition evidence. | White-label search reports through portal/API workflows. |
| Owned investments | Owned-lien imports, certificate records and portfolio reporting. | A search report is distinct from an investment portfolio record. |
Competitor entries summarize the linked official product pages. A capability not described publicly is unverified, not necessarily absent.
Use diligence to make the decision
Review source information and unresolved questions before approving the strategy. AI assistance supports your review while the final bid decision stays with you.
Explore assisted diligenceKeep the investment history
Retain acquisition evidence and notes alongside portfolio records so later review can return to the information available when you acted.
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Use the research to run your investment process
Accrella is built around the candidate you are considering and the certificate you own, with a clear path between the two.
Build a focused watchlist
Research available candidates across your target counties and retain the source context you need to decide what deserves further review.
Resolve diligence before bidding
Use the candidate record to organize relevant research and open issues. Obtain specialist searches where the property or transaction requires them.
Keep the position organized
Maintain the acquired certificate and supporting documents in your portfolio workflow so future reviews do not begin with an empty file.
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Bring investment records into the workspace
If you currently collect research in reports and spreadsheets, start by identifying which records represent prospective or owned certificates.
Retain report provenance
Keep the original report, property identifier, provider and search date. Follow the provider’s terms for retaining and using its output.
Organize the certificate work
Research prospective purchases in Accrella’s discovery and watchlist. For owned liens, use supported import fields and check the preview against your original portfolio file.
Link the decision to its evidence
Keep relevant documents with the acquisition record and review remaining diligence before approving a bid strategy. No automatic DataRunner integration is assumed.
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Start your next certificate review in Accrella
Create your account, choose the managed-lien capacity you need and bring your first working set into the workspace.
Match the plan to your records
Standard includes capacity for 200 managed liens; Pro includes 1,000. Both include one user seat. Enterprise supports custom seats and limits.
Compare Accrella plansStart with candidates or owned liens
Build a watchlist for an upcoming sale or preview an owned-lien import. Review the sources, identifiers and outputs for that first working set before expanding.
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Keep the decision with the certificate
See how a certificate record brings source details, review requirements and retained notes into view. Keep the context available when you return to the next decision.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers to help you choose your next step.
When should I choose Accrella over DataRunner?
Accrella is tax-lien investment software for research, diligence, bid preparation and certificate records. DataRunner serves municipal lien-search providers with branded report delivery. Choose Accrella when you are buying and managing certificates; treat specialist search reports as inputs to the diligence your investment requires.
Can Accrella replace a municipal lien search or title report?
Accrella organizes tax-lien investment research and records. It does not establish a substitute for a required municipal lien search, title report or professional legal review. Keep those specialist reports when your diligence calls for them.
Can I keep using DataRunner while starting Accrella?
Yes. Start with the research, bid review or certificate records you want to organize in Accrella. Keep the current service for work you still need and retain original files while checking the handoff. Using both does not imply an automatic integration.
See the DataRunner alternative guideWhich Accrella plan should I start with?
Choose Standard for up to 200 managed liens or Pro for up to 1,000; each includes one user seat. Discuss custom seats and limits for Enterprise. The pricing page shows current introductory and ongoing prices.
Compare plansSources and further reading
Read the supporting sources
Official DataRunner product descriptions reviewed September 15, 2026. Accrella authored this comparison; it is not an independent hands-on review. Confirm current plans and county availability with the provider.
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Bring research, diligence and certificate records into one workspace. Start with your next candidate or the certificates you already own.
Product information only. Verify official sale records and auction requirements. Software and AI assistance do not replace investment judgment or professional legal and tax advice.
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