The smarter alternative to Vehicle Acquisition Network
backlist.io helps used-car dealers source underpriced private-party cars across Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, Cars.com, eBay and OfferUp, each one priced against Manheim MMR and delivered in real time.
Month-to-month. Outreach included on Professional. Priced against Manheim MMR.
Real-time on every plan
backlist.io prices and alerts on a private-seller car within minutes of it posting, so you reach the seller before the lot down the street.
Published, month-to-month pricing
Starter $775/mo and Professional $1,450/mo, cancel any month. No quote after a demo and no fixed term.
Margin on every car
Each listing comes with a predicted wholesale value anchored to Manheim MMR, a retail estimate and a deal grade, so you know your margin before you ever message a seller.
backlist.io vs VAN
| Feature | backlist.io | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (tier with outreach) | From $1,450/mo | $2,495/mo (Accelerate)¹ |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Monthly or annual; minimum term not published¹ |
| Seller outreach (SMS, email, Messenger) included | Accelerate tier and up¹ | |
| Listing freshness | Real-time alerts | Not published¹ |
| Wholesale value, margin & deal grade vs Manheim MMR | Market valuation tools¹ | |
| Sources | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, Cars.com, eBay and OfferUp | "25+ sources", not itemised¹ |
¹ Per buywithvan.com and buywithvan.com/pricing, checked Sept 2026: Professional $1,695/mo, Accelerate $2,495/mo (adds automated outbound texting and follow-up for unresponsive sellers), Managed Buyer $5,995/mo; billed "Monthly or Annual", varies by territory; minimum term, update cadence and the source list are not published. Confirm current terms with VAN.
A better deal for dealerships
backlist.io Professional vs VAN Accelerate, the VAN tier that includes automated outbound texting.
Starter is $775/mo for the first four sources. Both plans are month-to-month.