Comparison
ITAR Screen vs ECCN.help
ECCN.help is a free online tool that assists exporters in identifying Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). It is primarily focused on EAR/ECCN classification rather than USML/ITAR classification, and offers a free basic tier for commodity classification assistance.
Quick verdict
ITAR Screen is a better fit if…
Teams with ITAR/USML exposure who need documented USML citations, denied-party screening, and a persistent screening record — particularly defense contractors, manufacturers of dual-use products, and compliance teams preparing for DDTC audits.
ECCN.help is a better fit if…
Companies primarily working with EAR-controlled dual-use goods who need quick, informal ECCN guidance and do not have ITAR exposure or audit trail requirements.
Where each tool is stronger
Honest strengths — no fake winner
ITAR/USML classification depth
ITAR Screen is built specifically for USML classification — returning category citations, risk levels, and reasoning across all 21 USML categories. ECCN.help focuses on EAR ECCN classification, not ITAR.
Denied-party screening included
ITAR Screen includes OFAC SDN, BIS DPL, and Trade.gov CSL denied-party screening. ECCN.help does not offer denied-party screening functionality.
Immutable 10-year screening record
Every ITAR Screen classification is stored as an immutable, timestamped record to support your 22 CFR §122.5 recordkeeping program. ECCN.help does not offer a persistent screening record.
PDF and XML export for compliance review
ITAR Screen generates print-ready PDF and XML exports of classifications for compliance review support and legal review — not available in ECCN.help.
Free tier available
ECCN.help offers free basic ECCN classification assistance — no credit card or account required. ITAR Screen offers 2 free classifications per device, but paid plans are required for ongoing use.
EAR/ECCN depth
For products that are EAR-controlled rather than ITAR-controlled, ECCN.help may provide more granular Commerce Control List guidance. ITAR Screen's EAR cross-check is a supplemental check, not a CCL deep-dive.
No account required for basic use
ECCN.help can be used anonymously for informal guidance, which is useful for quick preliminary checks without creating a compliance record.
Pricing
How pricing compares
ECCN.help offers free access for basic ECCN guidance. ITAR Screen starts at $99/month for 200 classifications with detailed screening records and denied-party screening — the cost is justified by the screening record, USML citation specificity, and screening capabilities that free tools cannot provide. If you only need informal EAR guidance and have no ITAR exposure, ECCN.help may be sufficient.
Starter
$99/mo
200 classifications
Growth
$249/mo
750 classifications
Pro
$499/mo
2,500 classifications + API
Try ITAR Screen — 2 free classifications, no credit card
USML citation, risk level, EAR cross-check — in seconds.