Comparison
Theftsight vs BikeVAULT
A free community stolen-bike register vs continuous marketplace monitoring that recovers gear after it's listed.
BikeVAULT BikeVAULT is a well-known free Australian register where riders record their bikes and report thefts so the community can help spot them. It's a great first step. Theftsight adds the layer that comes next: actively watching the marketplaces where stolen bikes are resold, and routing matches to police and insurers.
| Capability | BikeVAULT | Theftsight |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Free community register + stolen-bike listings | Continuous marketplace watch + match alerts |
| Gumtree / Facebook / eBay | Community members spot listings manually | Scanned automatically for serial, image, price & location |
| Police & insurers | Owner-led; no formal insurer recovery path | Operator-reviewed candidates, proof packs, insurer success-fee recovery |
| Privacy | Public register entries | Private by default; shareable when stolen |
Where BikeVAULT is strong
- Free, community-driven, and widely known among Australian riders.
- A public stolen-bike list that raises awareness and helps buyers check before purchase.
Where Theftsight is built to win
- Automated marketplace scanning instead of relying on volunteers to spot a listing.
- A recovery path into police and insurer workflows, with evidence packs.
- Private-until-stolen registration for owners who don't want a public entry.
Can you use both?
Absolutely — list on a community register for awareness, and let Theftsight do the automated watching and recovery legwork.
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Put your gear under watch
Register in two minutes. If it's stolen, marketplaces are scanned — and police and insurers on the network can see the case.