BikeRegister vs Datatag

Compare features and find the best bike registration service for you

Founded in 1992, Datatag pioneered forensic bike marking using microscopic transponders, UV ink, and RFID chips endorsed by UK police and major insurers. A Datatag kit permanently marks the bike at the molecular level, making it extremely difficult to dispose of stolen property without detection.

Datatag's strength lies in its physical marking technology rather than digital accessibility — there is no mobile app, no self-service portal, and no international database. BikeGuard takes a fully digital approach: register in minutes from any device, attach a QR sticker, and access a globally searchable ownership record for free.

Feature Comparison

FeatureBikeRegisterDatatag
Free Registration
QR Code Stickers
Mobile App
Stolen Alerts
Multi-language
European Coverage
Free Tier Available

BikeRegister — Highlights

  • Free bike registration with QR codes
  • Multi-language support (7+ languages)
  • Global stolen bike database
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • European and global coverage

Datatag

Datatag is a UK-based security marking system.

Founded: 1992Focus: UK

Pros

  • UK police recognized
  • UV marking technology
  • Insurance discounts

Cons

  • UK only
  • Paid service only
  • No mobile app

Frequently asked questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Everything you need to know about bike registration and protection.

BikeRegister offers QR code stickers and multi-language support, while Datatag is primarily focused on their region.

Yes, BikeRegister offers only stolen bike registration for free, while all other services (including basic bike registration and QR code features) are paid.

BikeRegister is specifically designed with European cyclists in mind, offering multi-language support and regional coverage.


1 547 235

Number of registered bikes

230 218

Total bikes stolen

2

Registrations in the last 24h

Ready to protect your bike?

Registration is simple and quick. You’ll gain not only a security protection label but also access to a system that helps you in case of loss or theft.

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