Expert Reviews

Best Debt Relief & Debt Settlement Companies

Our team spent 200+ hours researching, testing, and rating the top debt relief companies on fees, results, customer service, and accreditation.

Relief Guardian Trust Index — Our Methodology

Companies are evaluated using a consistent set of trust indicators, including years in business, customer review volume, long-term track record, client experience, and overall reputation.

Relief Guardian does not attempt to review every debt relief company. We first identify companies that meet our editorial inclusion standards. We then compare those vetted companies using a consistent scoring methodology. As a result, a lower-ranked company on our list has still met our standards for inclusion and may be an appropriate choice for some consumers.

⭐ EDITOR'S TOP PICK — Editor's #1 Choice
#1

Freedom Debt Relief

Editor's Choice

Largest Debt Settlement Company in the U.S.

Trust Index 98Elite
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$7,500Min. Debt
15–25%Fee
#2

National Debt Relief

Highly Rated

Highly Rated Debt Settlement Company

Trust Index 96Elite
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$7,500Min. Debt
15–25%Fee
#3

Accredited Debt Relief

Personalized Consultations

Multiple Debt Relief Solutions Available

Trust Index 92Excellent
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$5,000Min. Debt
15–25%Fee
#4

ClearOne Advantage

Dedicated Client Advocate

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Trust Index 91Excellent
24–51 monthsTimeframe
$10,000Min. Debt
18–29%Fee
#5

Pacific Debt Relief

Dedicated Client Support

20+ Years of Debt Relief Experience

Trust Index 90Excellent
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$10,000Min. Debt
15–25%Fee
#6

DebtBlue

IAPDA Platinum Accredited Service Center

Established ACDR-Accredited Provider

Trust Index 86Very Good
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$10,000Min. Debt
Roughly 25%Fee
#7

JG Wentworth Debt Relief

Transparent Fee Disclosure

Nationally Recognized Financial Services Company

Trust Index 83Recommended
24–60 months (JG Wentworth states typical clients resolve debts within 24–48 months)Timeframe
$10,000Min. Debt
Varies by clientFee
#8

New Era Debt Solutions

Over 25 Years of Experience

Family-Owned Debt Settlement Company

Trust Index 81Recommended
24–42 monthsTimeframe
$10,000Min. Debt
14–23%Fee
#9

Americor

Strong Technology Platform

Real-Time Digital Negotiation Tracking

Trust Index 80Recommended
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$7,500Min. Debt
14–29% of enrolled debt, varies by stateFee
#10

TurboDebt

Fast Application Process

Dedicated Consultant for Every Client

Trust Index 79Recommended
24–48 monthsTimeframe
$10,000Min. Debt
15–25%Fee

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you choose which companies to review?

We prioritize companies with meaningful market presence and enough public information (BBB, complaint records, fee disclosures) to review fairly. See our full evaluation framework on the How to Choose a Debt Relief Company page.

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* Rankings reflect our independent editorial assessment. We may receive compensation from partner companies. This does not affect our ratings or reviews. Individual debt relief results vary.