Best for Improving Credit: CreditWise

Check your TransUnion credit report and credit score through CreditWise, a free credit report and credit score tool from Capital One. You can use Credit Wise to view your credit information for free, even if you’re not a Capital One customer. You won’t have to enter any credit card information, there’s no trial subscription to cancel, and your credit information is updated weekly.

CreditWise keeps you up to date with changes to your credit report and you'll even receive e-mail or push notifications about important credit events. CreditWise includes a credit score simulator you can use to help determine how certain actions will affect your credit score. For example, if you’re planning to open up a new credit card account, you can use the simulator to estimate how it will impact your credit score.

Best for Daily Updates: WalletHub

WalletHub is the only site that provides free daily updates to your credit report information along with a summary of important changes to your credit information. You’ll have the most updated information on your TransUnion credit report, allowing you to act quickly if you spot errors on your credit report. WalletHub also provides personalized credit advice based specifically on your credit information.

In addition to your free credit report, you’ll also have access to your free credit score, which allows you to see where your credit stands. There’s no credit card necessary and you won’t damage your credit, even if you check your credit report every day.