30/01/2026
There are now 24 microchip databases!
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Chipworks is the one I feel is best … as sombody who needs help getting lost pets home this company have the best staff and determined to help .
Identibase are next best
Petlog are useless
Please be aware of new subscription charges popping up! Prices range from free to £39.00 annual subscription! Below is the current information we could find: if you are an implanter, please check what your customers are signing up too.
UK Government list; official site doesn’t list price info but has the live links to all: https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped
Database Name
Pricing (approx.)
Subscription / Charges
Notes / Source
• AnimalData
£19.99 basic
Likely one-off
Government list
AMDO member
• Animal Microchips
~£19.95 (one-off)
No
Common quoted one-off fee.
• Animal Tracker
£15/year (Connected) / £30/year (Lost & Found)
Yes – annual
Subscription plans with added alerts/services.
AMDO member
• ChipHERO
£22.00 basic
Likely one-off
Official site doesn’t list pricing.
AMDO member
• Chipworks
~£19.95 (one-off)
No
Third-party pricing comparison.
AMDO member
• DKC
£20.00 basic
Likely one-off
Government list; specific site.
• FidoID
£12 basic
Likely one-off
Pricing online.
• Greyhound Chip ID (racing hounds only)
Not publicly listed
Likely one-off
Specialist racing greyhound registry.
AMDO member
• HomeAgain
Free registration
No
Confirmed free service.
AMDO member
• Identibase
~£30/year initial (incl. alert service)
Yes – automatic renewal
Third-party suggests a subscription model.
AMDO member
• Lost Paws
Free lifetime
No
Official site says free registration.
• MicroChip Central
~£32.40 (one-off)
No
Third-party pricing.
• My Animal Trace
£30.00 basic
Likely one-off plus optional QR tag cost
Site suggests lifetime registration service.
• MyPet
~£1.99–£3.99 (one-off)
No
Third-party pricing.
AMDO member
• National Veterinary Data Service
N/A
N/A
Veterinary internal database, not pet owner registration.
• Pet Database
£10 basic (one-off); £30 premium (one-off)
No
One-off fees; no annual charges.
• Pet Identity UK
~£20 (one-off/year)†
Some sources list as subscription
Third-party listing suggests a fee; check provider.
• Petlog
£15/year (Secure); £39/year (Reunite)
Yes – annual
Two tier subscription plans.
AMDO member.
• PetScanner
~£2.99 (one-off) + optional £0.99/month pet protection
Optional subscription
One-off registration plus ongoing optional protection.
• ProtectedPet
~£24.99 (one-off)
No
Third-party pricing.
• SmartTrace
Not publicly listed
No (free lifetime?)
Official site suggests free lifetime features; confirm with provider.
• Track Your Paws
£12.00 basic
Likely one-off
Government list;
• UK PETtrac MicroChip Database
£12 (one-off)
No
Official site lists £12 registration.
AMDO member
• We Trace Pets
£23.99
Likely one-off
Government list
Notes & Clarifications:
• All 24 databases listed in the UK Government’s official microchipping guidance are included in the table above.
• Where a database does not publicly list prices, it’s because the official site doesn’t publish them — you’ll need to contact the provider directly to confirm current charges.
• Some providers (e.g., Animal Tracker, Petlog, PetScanner) use subscription charges or optional recurring plans for additional services such as lost pet alerts, helplines, and notifications.
• HomeAgain and Lost Paws are confirmed free to register and update services — no subscription required.
• National Veterinary Data Service is not a pet owner registration database — it’s used internally by vets and professionals.
Subscription / Recurring Fees Summary:
Databases with Recurring Charges:
• Animal Tracker — Annual subscription options (£15/£30).
• Petlog — Two tier annual plans (£15 & £39).
• PetScanner — One-off registration + optional monthly protection service.
• Identibase — Annual membership for alert services (often renewable).
Databases with One-Off Fees Only (no subscription)
• Animal Microchips, AnimalData, ChipHERO, DKC, FidoID, Greyhound Chip ID, Chipworks, MicroChip Central, MyPet, My Animal Trace, Pet Database, ProtectedPet, Track Your Paws, We Trace Pets. UK PETtrac.
Databases Free of Charge:
• HomeAgain, Lost Paws.
Databases with Unknown or Unpublished Pricing:
• SmartTrace (Let us know if you know)
Quick Tips Before Registering:
• Check current pricing on the official database site before you register — some providers update fees or introduce new tiers.
• Be cautious of non-Government lists or third-party signup sites, as some may be scams or not actually register your pet with a DEFRA-approved database.
• Registering your pet with a DEFRA-approved database is a legal requirement in the UK and failure to update contact info can result in £500 fines.
• The Association of Microchip Database Operators (AMDO) are playing a lead role in raising standards to improve the effectiveness of pet reunification, customer service and general animal welfare. Setting standards to achieve a balanced self-regulated environment and working in partnership with relevant animal welfare stakeholders.
There is a petition asking the Government to create the Central Microchip Portal to make it easier to contact families when a lost pet is found: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/748648
