The smarter alternative to Vehicle Acquisition Network
Backlist helps used-car dealers source underpriced private-party cars across Marketplace, Cars.com, AutoTrader and more — each one priced by AI and delivered in real time.
Month-to-month. No year-long contract. Automated outreach included.
Real-time, not hours later
Competitors only update their listings a few times a day. Backlist alerts you the moment a private-seller car posts — so you reach the seller before the lot down the street.
No year-long lock-in
Transparent, month-to-month pricing with automated outreach included — no 12-month contract and no quote games. Scale up or down as your market changes.
Margin on every car
Each listing comes with an AI predicted price, wholesale value and deal grade, so you know your margin before you ever message a seller.
Backlist vs VAN
| Feature | Backlist | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (automation included) | From $1,450/mo | $2,495/mo¹ |
| Contract | Month-to-month | 12-month contract¹ |
| Automated seller outreach included | Higher tier only¹ | |
| Listing freshness | Real-time alerts | Updated a few times a day |
| AI price, margin & deal grade on every listing | Valuation tools | |
| Sources (Marketplace, Cars.com, AutoTrader, Craigslist) | Yes |
¹ VAN terms per buywithvan.com — automated outreach is on the Accelerate tier; contract term per current VAN agreements, 2026. Confirm with VAN.
A better deal for dealerships
Backlist Professional vs VAN — automated outreach included on both.
Pricing scales with your market size — book a demo for your exact number.