Best Background Check Software for Pre-Employment Screening
We tested 30+ background check tools, here are the top background check software providers, reviewed and compared by our HR experts.
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Top Background Check Providers
Background check software or pre-employment background screening solution is designed to streamline the process of running identity verification, employment history, education and certifications, criminal records, drug testing, and more on your potential hires. Top background check service providers help employers focus their recruiting efforts on the right candidates, stay compliant with the latest screening regulations, and create a safe and more diverse working environment.
We’re confident that this guide on the top background check vendors includes everything worth knowing to help you find the best option for your budget and needs.
To choose the best background check service providers, our experts attended demos, tested these services first-hand, and interviewed industry experts. The five factors we found most crucial to make background check tools useful are: accuracy and comprehensiveness, compliance and legal considerations, turnaround time, user-friendliness, and customer service.
- Accuracy and comprehensiveness: Any data that guides your hiring decisions should always be accurate and comprehensive. We’ve looked for vendors whose searches carried out on multiple public and private data sources to provide comprehensive background check report on criminal records, employment history, education verification, and more.
- Compliance and legal considerations: To ensure that you follow all applicable screening laws like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), we only picked employment background screening providers that are compliant with federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
- Turnaround time: Delayed results are harmful for both candidate experience and the employer’s finance and reputation. That's why we chose services with efficient background check processes and access to extensive databases for quicker results.
- Ease of use: Both you and candidates deserve a service that makes background checks easy and hassle-free. We sought out solutions with mobile-optimized interfaces that lets applicants finish and track their screening easily. These tools also makes things simple and efficient for employer users to order checks, communicate with candidates, and interpret the results.
- Customer care: We selected tools with a good balance of self-service (help centers and live chat) and human support (phone and email). Some of our top picks, such as HireRight and Certn, even offer region/country-specific support for better assistance.
If you want to know more about our evaluation process, check out our HR software evaluation guidelines.
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Certn
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Certn’s greatest strength is its quick turnaround. This vendor not only acts fast when it comes to delivering U.S. and international screening services but also when resolving customers’ queries.
PROS
- Ability to conduct checks in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Quick turnaround time for most checks.
- Customizable self-serve portal.
- Easy integration with ATS.
- Responsive customer support.
- Provides several types of background check services, including social media checks.
- SOC 3 Type II, ISO 27001, AICPA SOC 2, FCRA, PIPEDA, CCPA, GDPR compliant.
- Ability to conduct checks in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Quick turnaround time for most checks.
- Customizable self-serve portal.
- Easy integration with ATS.
- Responsive customer support.
- Provides several types of background check services, including social media checks.
- SOC 3 Type II, ISO 27001, AICPA SOC 2, FCRA, PIPEDA, CCPA, GDPR compliant.
CONS
- Glitchy search function for past checks in the system.
- Non-transparent billing that shows only one combined charge at month-end.
- Service costs have increased over time.
- Glitchy search function for past checks in the system.
- Non-transparent billing that shows only one combined charge at month-end.
- Service costs have increased over time.
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Certn has nearly everything most people are likely after an employment background check tool. This software packs identify verification, criminal record checks, credit checks, MVR checks, and social media background checks, the service usually missing from its peers.
Our product testing showed that Certn’s UI is fairly easy to figure out for employer users. Plus, the people behind Certn’s customer support are easy to work with, too. We reached out to them twice: one for modifying our self-service portal to match our team’s needs and the other for custom integration. The assistance, in both cases, was timely and helpful.
Our experience from the candidate's viewpoint was also positive. Certn functioned well on both browsers and phones, and the check process was transparent and straightforward, with step-by-step instructions and prompt notifications.
After acquiring the leading European operator Trustmatic in 2023, Certn has worked on improving its international identity verification service. The verification process now takes a much shorter time (under 30 seconds) to complete.
However, Certn’s primary downside is the occasional glitches. We figured when testing this tool, a platform refresh is required to get rid of the bugs to be able to search for the next past checks. In terms of features, if you look for fingerprinting capability, you won’t find it here in Certn (but you will in HireRight).
No cost breakdowns and one combined charge at the end of the month is another thing users (and us) don’t like about Certn. We also noticed quite an increase in Certn’s prices over the past few years: it’s $4.99 – $69.99 per check now vs. $3.00 – $44.99 in 2021.
20,000+ companies, including Telus Ventures, Hudson's Bay, Grammarly, WestJet, ATB, and Beacon HR.
- Self-service: $4.99 – $69.99 per check. Check out more details on Certn’s pricing page.
- Enteprise: custom price.
Best For
Certn is an excellent choice for both U.S. and global SMBs and enterprises prioritizing turnaround time and security features in their background checks.
Certn is our background check provider, we use it for Criminal Background checks post offer. We have it integrated into our ATS, Pinpoint, which makes a seamless process for the Talent Acquisition team and the candidates.
- Mobile Friendly
- Easy for end users to use
- Very quick responses for Canadian background checks
- You pay per check, so the cost is variable
We have used Certn for over 2 years. We hire a number of frontline employees in the US, and our previous background check system wasn't as optimized for mobile and easy to use. Both of which were an issue for the workforce we were hiring. Certn is very mobile-friendly and easy to use.
- Account reps keep leaving, so we keep getting new account reps.
- yearly price increases
- Billing UX is poor
Better mobile vs other competitors
Understand your requirements before searching for a new tool. Integration to your ATS is likely key, and it was part of our decision-making process.
It keeps evolving, but nothing massive has changed (in a good way)
Any organization that is looking to do criminal background checks. Big or small, it works well.
Not sure, I don't think there’s any.
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Checkr
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Checkr uses AI-powered technology to produce clear, transparent background screening progress and results. Plus, this platform has a user-friendly UI and first-class product training resources.
PROS
- Frequently updated Compliance Engine ensures only legally reportable info is included.
- Intuitive, mobile-friendly design.
- Native chatbot for quick candidate support.
- Comprehensive training materials.
- Mass-invite candidates via email.
- Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish, and German).
- NAPBS, BBB, and PBSA accredited.
- Frequently updated Compliance Engine ensures only legally reportable info is included.
- Intuitive, mobile-friendly design.
- Native chatbot for quick candidate support.
- Comprehensive training materials.
- Mass-invite candidates via email.
- Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish, and German).
- NAPBS, BBB, and PBSA accredited.
CONS
- Turnaround time is longer than competitors, with some checks taking weeks.
- Additional costs for multiple checks on top of package fees.
- No phone support. Support response time can be slow.
- Turnaround time is longer than competitors, with some checks taking weeks.
- Additional costs for multiple checks on top of package fees.
- No phone support. Support response time can be slow.
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Of all the employment background check software tools we have tested, Checkr’s UI is by far our favorite. It’s clean and tidy, with all essentials placed neatly on the dashboard: candidate check statuses, order background checks, analytics, and more.
The product training materials this platform has built out also deserve a shoutout. In addition to the help center, you get bite-sized tutorial videos and regular live training, so it’d be rare to experience any head-scratching moment when checking out the tool.
Laying AI in user experience elements is another thing that makes Checkr stand out. Most of the feedback we’ve seen comes from employers saying this solution’s native compliance engine helped them save time by providing easy-to-digest reports that filter out all info that is not legally reportable and that they loved how it was proactive at updating itself with new legal requirements.
As for the candidates, they appreciate that Checkr’s mobile-friendly app provides clear context on what information and documents they’ll need to provide, the estimated turnaround time, and a chatbot that keeps them posted on their screening progress.
That said, Checkr does take more time than its peer Certn to produce check results. On another note, since incorrect applicant inputs and system errors are anticipated from any background check software, we’re disappointed that Checkr has no phone support, and its current support channels can take days to get back to customers’ queries.
Checkr’s screening services include: Identity verification, adverse media checks, criminal background checks, current and previous employment verification, professional license verification, professional and personal reference verification, Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS), driving record (MVR) checks, transportation (DOT) checks, drug testing, credit checks, healthcare checks, education verification, international background checks, global watchlist search, and I-9 verifications.
10,000+ organizations, including AirBnB, Netflix, and Lyft, have used Checkr to conduct employment background checks.
The platform offers three plans for teams running under 300 background checks per year: Basic+ starts at $29.99/check, Essential at $54.99/check, and Professional at $79.99/check. Package add-ons are available at $1.70 to more than $60 per check. Possible additional fees apply.
Checkr also has a custom plan for teams running more than 300 background checks per year.
Best For
The acquisition of GoodHire accelerates Checkr's expansion into the small business segment. Now businesses of all sizes across different industries can benefit from Checkr, but it’s worth mentioning the major customers of this background check tool are gig and marketplace companies.
I use Checkr always, I check the system daily. We run background checks daily/weekly. One of the things that I love about Checkr is how it is integrated with Recruitee, it's connected. Very easy to use!! I have used other systems, but this one is great!!
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Customer support is great, anytime I have a question, they can get back to me quickly. Modern style, I like how simple and nice the system is; easy to use and understand. Pricing: we have good options, when we joined we got a good discount.
When I joined the company, they had another system for background checks. I was able to bring in-house the ATS "Recruitee" and also Checkr. Checkr has helped our business tremendously with pricing, also in a timely manner we have received the results of new hires. Our business moves at a fast pace, we are very glad of our choice of Checkr. We have been using it for almost 2 years now.
Sometimes in the report I get, sometimes it's not clear, but when I reach out to the team, they explain. The health option renewing passes, sometimes it doesn't work, so I need to reach out to customer support.
Checkr is always up to date, they are always launching new features, also they are always looking for feedback from customers so they can improve. I have suggested things and I have seen it completed.
I would say if you as a company are looking for fast results, Checkr is great for that. Pricing is competitive with what other businesses are offering. You can always update your packages and the pricing. Very easy and convenient.
Checkr has changed our system in a good way, faster and more accurate results. We have been able to hire more due to quick results.
Any small-midsize business would work perfectly.
If the company doesn't hire much, then it wouldn't be a fit.
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VICTIG
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What’s really cool about VICTIG is that regardless of the package you choose, if you get stuck interpreting a check report, you can call the support team and they will go over it with you verbally.
PROS
- Straightforward screening process with timely turnaround time.
- Quick and helpful phone and email support.
- Good integration capabilities.
- Supports English and Spanish.
- FCRA compliant and PBSA accredited.
- Straightforward screening process with timely turnaround time.
- Quick and helpful phone and email support.
- Good integration capabilities.
- Supports English and Spanish.
- FCRA compliant and PBSA accredited.
CONS
- No dedicated support.
- Report layout makes it not so easy to skim.
- Undisclosed pricing. Can be a bit expensive for small teams.
- Sometimes clinic locations are too far away for applicants.
- No dedicated support.
- Report layout makes it not so easy to skim.
- Undisclosed pricing. Can be a bit expensive for small teams.
- Sometimes clinic locations are too far away for applicants.
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Even though the design of the VICTIG platform is a bit dated, the user experience is surprisingly enjoyable. Rather than investing in a fancy look, VICTIG has put more effort into simplifying how employers use its services to screen potential hires. Whether you use VICTIG from your integrated ATS (it has good integration capability, by the way) or directly, it’s nearly impossible to get confused about how to order, track, or manage background checks on the platform.
Regarding service quality, the combination of quick screening turnaround and helpful customer service is just as a good background check tool should be. Though lacking dedicated support, we haven’t heard any complaints about VICTIG being slow or passive to customers’ requests, but the opposite. Support staff are knowledgeable, and responsive, and don’t mind going over a check report via a call for you without charging extra.
To be fair, though, support would be less important if VICTIG’s screening reports were easy to skim in the first place.
On a similar note, while the background check service provider is open to rearranging clinics for applicants to go for their drug tests, it would be much more appreciated if more well-thought-out location assignments were made by VICTIG from the beginning.
The last thing we thought would be worth noting about VICTIG is that while this vendor does offer global background checks, it is mostly used by U.S.-based organizations to screen their candidates nationwide.
VICTIG has custom pricing.
Best For
VICTIG is a promising background check solution for organizations based in North America.
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Atlantic
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Atlantic Employee Screening integrates seamlessly with a good number of HR solutions and it has a dedicated team verifying the accuracy of each background check report.
PROS
- Quick screening turnaround time and responsive customer support.
- 100+ HR tech integration options.
- In-house human verification for background checks that aren’t marked clean.
- Native livescan fingerprinting, social media screening, and continuous background checks.
- Transparent pricing structures.
- PBSA and BBB accredited, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certified.
- Quick screening turnaround time and responsive customer support.
- 100+ HR tech integration options.
- In-house human verification for background checks that aren’t marked clean.
- Native livescan fingerprinting, social media screening, and continuous background checks.
- Transparent pricing structures.
- PBSA and BBB accredited, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certified.
CONS
- No longer serves teams with under 50 employees.
- You can’t buy some services alone without buying one of Atlantic’s background check packages first.
- UI looks rather dated.
- No longer serves teams with under 50 employees.
- You can’t buy some services alone without buying one of Atlantic’s background check packages first.
- UI looks rather dated.
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You may not be impressed with Atlantic’s user interface, which, while easy to navigate, is hardly considered modern, especially when compared to Certn, Checkr, or Sterling. Nevertheless, we bet you’ll love the check services and support this tool offers.
Few vendors provide ongoing national and international screening, fingerprinting and social media checks in one platform like Atlantic does. More importantly, it is one of the rare few that offer human-verified screening services: Every non-clean background check report generated triggers a human verification check. We can imagine how helpful it will be for employers to avoid reputational, financial, and legal consequences due to false screening results.
To test Atlantic’s customer service, we gave both its chat and phone a try. They picked up our call after a few rings while chat took just four minutes to get back. If you’re more into self-help support, though, what Atlantic has likely won’t satisfy you. The vendor’s knowledge base provides video tutorials in addition to FAQs, yet most of these videos are at least six years old.
While we love the pricing transparency this background check software offers (anyone visiting Atlantic’s pricing page can see exactly how much they’d have to pay for each screening service), we notice the software isn’t very friendly toward SMBs. Atlantic makes it clear that it won’t serve you if you have under 50 employees and will direct you to its partner, TransUnion ShareAble, instead. It also won’t let you use certain services (e.g., MVR, I9 Form) alone unless you have already opted for one of its background check packages.
Atlantic Employee Screening offers four packages: Basic, Expanded, Comprehensive, and Executive. The pricing for each package ranges from $7.5 to $72 per check, depending on your business size. Additional services are charged separately.
Best For
Atlantic Employee Screening works best for organizations with 50+ employees that want to conduct pre-employment screening and monitor ongoing needs right within their ATS.
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AssureHire
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AssureHire not only does pre-employment screening but also does post-hire checks to help organizations stay proactive in monitoring employee records.
PROS
- Supports post-hire screening and alerting.
- Responsive customer support.
- User-friendly and customizable solution.
- Slightly cheaper than Sterling.
- PBSA accredited, SOC2 certified, EEOC, FCRA, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant.
- Supports post-hire screening and alerting.
- Responsive customer support.
- User-friendly and customizable solution.
- Slightly cheaper than Sterling.
- PBSA accredited, SOC2 certified, EEOC, FCRA, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant.
CONS
- ATS integrations aren’t always smooth.
- Inadequate tracking of third-party drug test results.
- Limited availability of in-network labs for drug tests.
- Service price raised in Sep 2023.
- ATS integrations aren’t always smooth.
- Inadequate tracking of third-party drug test results.
- Limited availability of in-network labs for drug tests.
- Service price raised in Sep 2023.
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Being a part of the enterprise tech Mitratech doesn’t make AssureHire less flexible. If anything, it means more options for users. You can still purchase background check services as a standalone tool, but if you want to house legal, risk, and HR in one place, you can do that easily with Mitratech’s full suite.
AssureHire matches or exceeds other background screening providers like Checkr or HireRight with respect to user experience and services. Better yet, it’s one of the few solutions that offer continuous background check tools where you can screen your talent before and after they join your team.
Cost-wise, this tool is generally cheaper than Sterling. However, it doesn’t provide a transparent cost breakdown on its website like many others do. Another thing we noticed when researching AssureHire’s pricing is the background check software has raised fees quite a bit since Q3 2023. Employment verifications, which previously cost $88.06, are now $109.
If you use Trakstar (which is also a Mitratech product) for applicant tracking, then AssureHire connects seamlessly. We can’t say the same if you use other systems, though, as AssureHire doesn’t always make it easy to integrate with third-party HR tools.
Drug tests are another weakness of this platform. AssureHire doesn’t track these test statuses as well as it does with other checks it provides. You may have to contact support or the labs for more prompt results. AssureHire, unfortunately, doesn’t have many labs in its network either, so there may be cases where your candidates have to travel long distances to attend their screening.
AssureHire doesn’t disclose its pricing.
Best For
AssureHire is great for teams seeking a background check solution that offers both pre-employment and post-hire screening. A plus if you’re also a Trackstar user.
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Zinc
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Zinc is the first background check service provider offering a reusable global right-to-work product that enables employers to run right-to-work checks on candidates, regardless of where they’re from, with ease and efficiency.
PROS
- Mobile-friendly and intuitive interface.
- Customizable check layout.
- Flexible checking packages tailored to specific countries or regulations.
- Pioneer in providing global reusable right-to-work verification.
- ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, UK government IDVT Framework certified.
- Option to create a free account and demo the software.
- Mobile-friendly and intuitive interface.
- Customizable check layout.
- Flexible checking packages tailored to specific countries or regulations.
- Pioneer in providing global reusable right-to-work verification.
- ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, UK government IDVT Framework certified.
- Option to create a free account and demo the software.
CONS
- Limited integration options (14) and checks (12+) compared to competitors.
- Only supports English.
- Lacks phone or dedicated support.
- Limited integration options (14) and checks (12+) compared to competitors.
- Only supports English.
- Lacks phone or dedicated support.
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Zinc doesn’t support fingerprinting and offers fewer checks than competitors like Checkr, HireRight, and Certn. Normally, we would consider these serious black marks against a product, but Zinc raises the bar for both screening turnaround time and user experience with its reusable global right-to-work verification (the first on the market).
Zinc introduced this feature as government-approved, detailed, and lightning-fast, and it keeps its word. The identity verification technology is also certified by the UK's IDVT Framework.
The level of detail in Zinc’s reports is also really cool. They include the current status of the check, what has been verified, what’s missing that needs your actions, and support materials to guide you through the next steps. Here’s what we got in our right-to-work check report.
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Regarding check turnaround time, except for the reference and education checks, which can take days, the rest (criminal check, ID check, media screening, etc.) typically is ready for review within hours. Some requests can take just minutes.
Our biggest complaint, however, is Zinc’s current integration capabilities. Only 14 ATS and HR systems are currently supported. It’s also a letdown to know that despite being an international background check tool, English is the only language this platform offers.
In terms of support, we heard good things about Zinc’s people from both the client and applicant sides. Just one thing to note here, though: whether you use one or all services this tool provides, you will just get the same standard support (email, live chat, and Knowledge Base). Zinc does not provide phone or dedicated support.
Zinc offers a pay-as-you-go payment method. The platform provides a detailed cost breakdown of how much it’ll charge for each check you can access once you sign up for its free account. Global right-to-work and ID verification are priced at £10/check, and the rest is at £32/check.
Best For
Zinc is an excellent option for European-based organizations after a user-friendly background check tool with fast and flexible global checks.
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First Advantage
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First Advantage offers the flexibility multi-branch enterprises and multinational organizations need in their employment screening services. Integrations and checks can be tailored to each branch’s recruitment workflow, and cost breakdowns are clear.
PROS
- Conducts screens in 200+ countries for 30,000+ customers.
- Offers fingerprinting background checks.
- RightID uses AI for real-time fraud detection before background checks.
- Various ATS and HRIS integration partners. There’s API too.
- Dedicated customer success manager for select users.
- Supports multiple languages.
- NIST, ISO-2001, and SOC-2 certified.
- Conducts screens in 200+ countries for 30,000+ customers.
- Offers fingerprinting background checks.
- RightID uses AI for real-time fraud detection before background checks.
- Various ATS and HRIS integration partners. There’s API too.
- Dedicated customer success manager for select users.
- Supports multiple languages.
- NIST, ISO-2001, and SOC-2 certified.
CONS
- Call and email support takes time to resolve customer issues.
- Candidate support is slow and isn’t always helpful.
- Screening results take longer to deliver compared to competitors.
- Call and email support takes time to resolve customer issues.
- Candidate support is slow and isn’t always helpful.
- Screening results take longer to deliver compared to competitors.
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First Advantage’s global presence can be really helpful if your organization has multiple branches and each has its own application process. To date, First Advantage has conducted checks in over 200 countries on behalf of its 30K+ clients. We also like the fact that First Advantage can streamline processes if you have different ATS and screening workflows for each branch through extensive integration options and customization capabilities.
First Advantage won’t blow you away with a slick modern design, yet it is easy to work with. Feature-wise, this platform covers pretty much everything one could ask for in a background screening tool: Identity fraud mitigation, franchise checks, contractor background checks, fingerprinting, student screening, and anything in between. Plus, the contribution of machine learning in some of its features (like dynamic facial recognition to spot potential identity fraud) makes the screening process more efficient.
Thanks to the flexibility in terms of checks clients can have for their bundles, First Advantage can work for small businesses as well as big ones. Just note that customer service can be quite a bother for non-enterprise users. While First Advantage’s dedicated support is responsive and helpful, basic services (chat and call) are rather slow. If you’re fine with finding answers to the questions yourself, First Advantage’s help center can be a good help, though.
First Advantage has custom pricing.
Best For
First Advantage works best for organizations operating in multiple countries to streamline their application and onboarding process.
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Sterling
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Sterling’s criminal background check services are among the most extensive. In addition to its fingerprinting background checks, Sterling provides advanced criminal locator tools that can uncover tens of thousands more criminal records than database searches alone.
PROS
- Offers screening services in 240+ countries, including fingerprinting background checks.
- Native automated screening technology applies relevant content filters based on state and federal laws.
- Provides regular updates on state legislation and free employment screening webinars.
- Available in 12 different languages.
- Offers screening services in 240+ countries, including fingerprinting background checks.
- Native automated screening technology applies relevant content filters based on state and federal laws.
- Provides regular updates on state legislation and free employment screening webinars.
- Available in 12 different languages.
CONS
- Integration options may not always be smooth or flexible.
- Longer screening turnaround time compared to previous performance.
- Customer service responsiveness has decreased.
- Higher pricing compared to competitors.
- Integration options may not always be smooth or flexible.
- Longer screening turnaround time compared to previous performance.
- Customer service responsiveness has decreased.
- Higher pricing compared to competitors.
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With over 50,000 companies in the customer base, it’s safe to say Sterling is one of the leading global vendors for employment background checks.
We appreciate how in-depth the screening service is. Sterling layers three different tools for locating criminal records. First is the Social Security Number (SSN) trace, second is the enhanced nationwide criminal database search, and last is Sterling’s locator select. This tool can check over 2,400 jurisdictions nationally for arrest records and relevant criminal activity.
When you’re hiring in fields like finance and healthcare, Sterling’s fingerprinting can be really helpful. As Sterling’s fingerprinting is approved by the FBI and available in 50 states, you can run FBI record checks on your applicants quickly and easily.
Unfortunately, Sterling’s turnover time for both reports and customer support now takes much longer than it used to. As reported by several candidates, the whole screening process can run weeks overdue, and support isn’t always very responsive.
Regarding integration options, there are several available, but the implementation isn’t always smooth and, sometimes, lacks flexibility. You may find your ATS listed in Sterling’s integration hub, for example, but you may need to change your recruitment workflow to align with Sterling’s and not the other way around.In February 2024, First Advantage announced it would acquire Sterling. The transaction is expected to close in Q3. For now, there haven’t been any changes in Sterling's offerings. But we’ll make sure to keep you posted here if there is down the line.
Unlike most vendors in this space, Sterling doesn’t disclose its pricing. However, it mentions on its website that the cost of a background check can range from under $50 to several hundred dollars.
Best For
Sterling works best for medium and large-sized organizations seeking advanced criminal background check services and ideally running at least 100 checks per year.
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AccuSourceHR
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AccuSourceHR screening reports are some of the easiest to read and navigate. Its recent acquisition of Five Diamond Screening also makes the background check software more appealing to businesses in the hospitality and leisure industries.
PROS
- Acquisition of Five Diamond Screening expands capabilities to hospitality and leisure industries.
- Integration with 35+ ATS and HRMS partners, with available APIs.
- Introduces RapidSource plan for small-scale screening needs (10 screens per month).
- FCRA compliant and PBSA certified.
- Acquisition of Five Diamond Screening expands capabilities to hospitality and leisure industries.
- Integration with 35+ ATS and HRMS partners, with available APIs.
- Introduces RapidSource plan for small-scale screening needs (10 screens per month).
- FCRA compliant and PBSA certified.
CONS
- There’s an account set-up fee of $99.00 for all new accounts. Some ATS integrations may cost extra.
- Lack of notification if an applicant gets flagged.
- Supports English only.
- There’s an account set-up fee of $99.00 for all new accounts. Some ATS integrations may cost extra.
- Lack of notification if an applicant gets flagged.
- Supports English only.
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While AccuSourceHR’s UI is nothing to write home about (it is neither bad nor great), we were impressed by how the background check tool presents the check results of candidates. The color-coded headings make it so easy to skim and navigate. Plus, when you need to see further info, the report delivers. Underneath each heading, it shows all the records the system has found, if any, so you can easily validate the report's accuracy.
We were also elated to find out that AccureSourceHR’s support is on par with its competing peers. When we asked some HR professionals how they felt about using this software for their pre-employment screening, “friendly,” “timely,” and “helpful.” were the top phrases they brought up. What's more, AccuSourceHR provides dedicated customer success managers on top of the standard call, email, and live chat support for its custom plan. It’s, hence, safe to say you can’t go wrong with this level of customer care.
If you’re in the hospitality or entertainment industries, you may have heard of Five Diamond—a renowned background check brand with a solid record of client base in these markets. In late 2023, AccuSourceHR acquired Five Diamond. This move has powered up AccuSourceHR’s capabilities in markets it was less known of before.
Unfortunately, we (and perhaps several other small businesses) are not happy about how AccuSourceHR markets its services. Although the vendor has added the RapidSource plan catering to small-scale screening needs, considering that it charges $99 for every new account set up, we can relate to those being on the fence about whether to give the background check software a try.
We would like to see better in-app notifications as well. For now, even if an applicant gets flagged on their check, AccuSourceHR will just notify you that the check is completed. You won’t be able to find out about that unless you go check further details in the screening report—bummer!
AccuSourceHR has three plans and charges a $99.00 account set-up fee for all new accounts.
- RapidSource: For teams running 1-10 screens per month. Three packages are available, priced at $27.69, $48.59, and $77.97. Additional services range from $7.91 to $50.85.
- AccuSourceHR Standard: Custom pricing tailored for teams conducting 11+ screens per month.
- Tricare and ABA Providers: Priced at $63.00, with additional services ranging from $4.65 to $22.50. Additional single-product options can be ordered individually or bundled with a package request.
Best For
AccuSourceHR works best for companies, ideally midmarket, in the hospitality and leisure industries.
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VerifiedFirst
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VerifiedFirst is highly configurable—it allows recruiting teams to request checks directly from their integrated ATS or HR systems. Employees can complete the process from their phones without having to create a login.
PROS
- Quick turnaround time.
- Seamless integration with 130+ ATS, HRIS, HCM, and payroll platforms.
- Browser extension available for easy background check ordering.
- SMS texting capabilities for efficient candidate communication.
- FCRA and EEOC compliant, SOC 2 Type II audited, and PBSA accredited.
- Quick turnaround time.
- Seamless integration with 130+ ATS, HRIS, HCM, and payroll platforms.
- Browser extension available for easy background check ordering.
- SMS texting capabilities for efficient candidate communication.
- FCRA and EEOC compliant, SOC 2 Type II audited, and PBSA accredited.
CONS
- No social media screening feature.
- Lack of price transparency.
- Available only in English.
- No social media screening feature.
- Lack of price transparency.
- Available only in English.
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VerifiedFirst covers criminal background checks, drug screening, civil records checks, Form I-9 verification, E-verify verification, identity verifications, driving record checks, and a handful more.
In terms of customer support, VerifiedFirst’s product training materials aren’t as comprehensive as Checkr’s, but there are four numbers customers can call and get help (Checkr has no phone support). Plus, VerifiedFirst’s support team is based in the U.S. and, as reported by multiple users, picks up the call almost instantly.
Like other providers, VerifiedFirst will send your applicants a link to invite them to do their background checks. In addition to email, it lets you send the link via SMS with no additional fees.
We’d recommend this software to those looking to order background checks and access results directly from their HR systems. VerifiedFirst’s integration list covers over 130 ATS, HRIS, and payroll solutions, so the odds are you’ll find your tech stack there.
Now for the downsides: VerifiedFirst doesn’t do social media screening. When compared with Checkr and Certn, it also falls short in terms of language support and price transparency. VerifiedFirst is monolingual—it only supports English, and pricing is only revealed once you commit to a sales demo.
Among VerifiedFirst’s many customers are ITI Global, Hawkinson Nissan, The Major Group, and Elica Health Centers.
VerifiedFirst has custom pricing available post-demo.
Best For
VerifiedFirst would best suit a mid to large-sized U.S. organization that hires hundreds or thousands of employees a year.
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HireRight
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HireRight boasts a 40,000+ customer base that includes nearly half of the Fortune 100 companies. Its USP is that it's a truly global platform and offers both international and local screening features.
PROS
- Great international background check features.
- Native fingerprinting capabilities.
- 70+ ATS integrations.
- Supports more than 22 languages.
- ISO 27001 certified, BSCC accredited, GDPR-compliant, and PBSA-certified.
- Great international background check features.
- Native fingerprinting capabilities.
- 70+ ATS integrations.
- Supports more than 22 languages.
- ISO 27001 certified, BSCC accredited, GDPR-compliant, and PBSA-certified.
CONS
- Undisclosed pricing.
- Turnover time for screening results and customer support both take longer than competitors.
- Undisclosed pricing.
- Turnover time for screening results and customer support both take longer than competitors.
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HireRight is widely known for its international background check services and huge customer base (over 40,000 companies, including many of the Fortune 500).
Feature-wise, HireRight offers quite a range of pre-employment screening services. From global-country-state criminal checks to fingerprinting and virtual I-9 that lets you remotely verify applicants’ identity via live video call, there are more than 150 services to choose from.
Of the tools we tested, only VerifiedFirst has better integration capabilities than HireRight, which can pair with 70 ATSs. And, if your software provider isn’t one of the tool’s integration partners, HireRight is open to providing an API key for free.
When we noticed that HireRight offers different email and phone support for the regions and countries it serves, we expected really good customer service coming out of this. Frankly, it’s quite the opposite. Several users from both the employer and applicant sides agreed that HireRight support is rather slow and not very helpful. It usually takes days and several follow-ups from these users themselves to get their problems resolved.
If you’re after a quick turnaround time for your background checks, HireRight is not the best bet either. It can be slow to deliver results and a bit vague too about the screening statuses.
HireRight screening services include: Criminal background services, financial background services, identity verification, education verification, professional license verification, professional qualification verification, global employment verification, aviation screening, motor vehicle records check, adverse media search, global civil litigation, compliance services, drug and alcohol testing, business services, extended workforce screening, DOT drug and alcohol verification, and DOT employment verification.
The pricing of HireRight’s plans and services isn’t disclosed on its website.
The pricing of HireRight’s plans and services isn’t disclosed on their site. Contact a HireRight sales representative for a demo as well as a price quote according to the size and needs of your business.
Best For
HireRight is best for global enterprises screening remote and/or international candidates.
We used HireRight to make employment decisions post-offer. (i.e. If there is a discrepancy in dates of employment) is the offer rescinded or do we allow the new hire to explain their circumstance.
Also regarding criminal history - Depending on what comes up in the background check, this is a point from a risk management perspective where we evaluate if it makes business sense to still forward with the candidate. We also used this tool to verify educational credentials as well.
I would say HireRight is used every employment new hire cycle so once a month.
HireRight at times is also used for regulatory agencies (i.e. When a regulatory agency wants to check the SOP's an employer used to hire an employee, this tool is something we refer back to.
HireRight can verify a good amount of employees in mass.
HireRight already has access to large aggregate data repository centers such as " The Worknumber for Everyone" and "National Student ClearingHouse" so they can verify many employers/schools pretty quickly.
HireRight’s report is easy to read.
My company purchased HireRight in 2015 to do background checks and new hires that we are bringing on board. I have personally used it since 2020
The benefits it provides is a quicker turnaround time in verifying criminal history, employment and education history for incoming new hires.
It provides reports of how often Hireright attempted to verify the records.
HireRight is not as thorough with verifying every specific detail. They are not as tenacious as other background check companies that I have used in the past.
I wouldn't say they are too different compared to their competitors - in terms of pricing, they are probably better than their peer group.
How many people internally in HR are going to use this platform. You can just have a few superusers and share the login to save money.
I think it has been basically the same.
All organizations since they have pricing models for different sizes of an organization.
I think it works for all organizations
Key Features of Background Check Software
Key features you can expect to find in a top background check tool include FCRA compliance, applicant tracking system (ATS) & API integration, and mobile optimization.
- Compliance: Arguably, the most important functionalities of any background check provider in this space is their FCRA compliance. FCRA-compliant providers come with adverse action notifications and clear disclosure to candidates. Some are also accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), so you can rest assured that the data they pull is accurate and compliant. EEOC and Ban-the-Box policies are some other compliances to check for to eliminate biases and promote fair screening practices.
- Integration with ATS and other HR software tools: With an integration, key data collected from the background check software, like previous employers, education history, and criminal history, will be automatically stored in your ATS or HRIS. Some providers, like Verified First and Atlantic Employee Screening, even let you screen a candidate from the ATS.
- Mobile-optimized: Most vendors will also provide a mobile-optimized self-service portal where employer users can initiate and manage background checks efficiently while candidates can access their screens right from their mobile devices.
- Status tracking and real-time reporting: Top background check service providers give you nearly up-to-the-minute results, so you’ll know you’re getting the most accurate information on a candidate’s background. These providers also often provide real-time status tracking so you can keep track of your screening progress.
- Log of candidate communications: Store your communications with a candidate in case there is ever an issue that requires an audit.
- Ability to send 613 notice to candidates: The 613 notice refers to section 613 of the FCRA, which says that if a potential criminal record is found, the reporting agency (i.e, the background check tool you choose) must notify both the candidate and the company (i.e. you) of the findings.
- Streamlined onboarding: To make things less admin-heavy for both employers and potential hires, many background check services nowadays provide digital versions of Form I9, E-verify, and other tax and onboarding forms, including direct deposit forms and emergency contact info.
- Global reach: Most background screening companies on this list (like Sterling and Certn) can collect relevant records from up to 200 countries, so if you typically hire candidates internationally, you can easily take care of their background checks, too.
- Customer support: Being with top background check software means a reliable customer support team will be available by phone, email, and/or chat during and outside normal business hours if you or a candidate have any questions about a particular step in your screening process.
How Much Do Background Check Services Cost?
When it comes to pricing options for background check software, there are five common choices:
- Free: A few background check vendors offer free plans. For example, Seon is free for 2 users and 500 manual checks per month and HiPeople allows for 1 candidate check free of charge. These plans are quite basic yet can serve as a good starting point for small business owners.
- Free trial: Veriff and Turn are a rare few preemployment screening providers that have a free trial.
- Per-check: Most vendors structure their offerings this way, with fees ranging from as low as $5 to $10, though the average is typically around $30 per check.
- Enterprise usage: This option is for users who typically run more than 300 checks per year and often comes with a discounted volume price.
- One-time license: While not as common, some vendors like WorkWolf offer a one-time license fee for perpetual access to the software, without ongoing subscription fees.
It's also essential to be aware that additional fees, for example passthrough fees, may apply for accessing certain data sources. For example, county fees can cost from a few cents to as much as $100.
Benefits of Employment Background Check Services
68% of organizations say they experienced an increased risk of employee fraud after COVID-19. Lowering that risk and building a safer work environment are some of the benefits you can get from using a top background check tool.
- Improve recruiter productivity: These tools are designed to reduce the time-consuming administrative tasks associated with running background checks and even onboarding new hires. Armed with a good background check software tool, you can expect faster access to candidates’ records, and digitized versions of necessary tax and onboarding forms (like direct deposit, emergency contact, etc.)
- Stay compliant: The last thing you want to do is violate any labor laws that could result in a lawsuit or a government fine. Using FCRA-compliant screening providers ensures that you’re using the right practices to hire the right people for your company.
- Keep a safe working environment: Accurate background check reports tell you if someone is a known criminal, sex offender, or even a terrorist. Plus, the screening can be ongoing, as in before and after a candidate gets hired. This means you’ll only hire people who do not pose a risk to the safety of your company and people in long-term.
- Better hiring overall: Not only can you make more informed decisions and move more quickly through the hiring process by only focusing on the right candidates, but you’ll have more inclusive hiring as well. After all, you’ll be running the same checks on everyone, thereby eliminating any bias or human error that might otherwise cause someone to be overlooked.
- Improve candidate experience and conversion: With user-friendly forms, mobile-friendly options, and real-time report update automation offered by background check service providers, candidates will have a better application and hiring experience. As a result, they’ll be more inclined to accept an offer.
Common Mistakes When Using Background Check Tools
While many background check service providers are similar, not all are created equal. Watch out for these common mistakes to make sure you choose the right vendor for your company and needs.
- A rushed screening investigation: A background check that is done too fast could set you up for costly hiring mistakes, from unintendedly turning down a potential employee due to incomplete/inaccurate data to ending up onboarding applicants whom you shouldn’t have. For example, if a criminal check only takes a few hours, you likely aren’t getting data from the county-level criminal system. In general, you should expect to get such result from a compliant provider within 24-48 hours.
- Overlooking vendor’s compliance practices: Not all companies that run background checks are FCRA-compliant. Oftentimes, the cheaper a background check service is, the less likely it’ll have a robust compliance department that continuously monitors regulatory changes to make sure its screening processes remain above board.
- Failing to keep a consistent, uniform screening process for all: Even if your gut tells you there is definitely something/nothing wrong about a candidate, always make sure you run the same background checks on them as you do with the rest of the applicants to keep things fair and consistent.
- No people oversee reports: Not all “hits” are criminal, so you need human review. A fingerprint could just mean someone was arrested, not guilty of a crime. To make sure you are accurately interpreting results, you need to have an actual person look at the results to determine the criminal nature, if any.
- Going too far with background checks: Background checks generally cover varying timeframes. According to iprospectcheck, it’s 7 to 10 years for criminal and federal checks, 3 to 7 years for employment verifications, 3 to 7 years for motor vehicle records (MVR) checks, and 7 years or longer for credit checks based on the position. Per FirstAdvantage’s 2023 data, 69% of companies request at least 5 years of address history when performing criminal checks. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that some states, including California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, restrict reporting on criminal cases that are older than 7 years. Plus, some don’t allow employers to obtain certain personal info.
Demo Questions to Ask Background Check Vendors
Here are some detailed questions that can help you better evaluate background check vendors.
- Where do you obtain candidate data from, and do you operate in all states where we employ people?
- Do you offer global background checks?
- How do you stay updated on regulatory changes? Can you provide examples of how your software handles discrepancies or outdated background information?
- How does your software integrate with our existing HR tech stacks?
- What is the typical turnaround time for conducting background checks?
- Is there a self-service portal for candidates to track the progress of their background checks? Can you show the candidate workflow as well as the HR workflow for our hiring team?
- Could you provide examples of situations where your software may not be the best fit for certain organizations or industries?
- How fast do checks typically take, and what Personally Identifiable Information (PII) do you collect? How do you ensure the security of this PII?
- Do you obtain county-level data for criminal checks, and do you include both arrests and convictions in your reports?
- Can reports be ordered in batches for convenience?
- Is screening performed by people in the US? If not, how is data privacy protected?
- What level of customer support do you offer? Do you provide training and ongoing support?
- What security measures do you have in place to protect against data breaches or unauthorized access?
- Could you provide details on your pricing structure, including any additional fees or hidden costs?
- Any chance you share the contact points of clients who have used your software we can talk to?
Background Check Software FAQs
What is a background check?
A background check is the process individuals or organizations go through to legally verify someone’s personal and/or professional information.
What type of background check do most employers use?
The types of background checks employers typically run on their potential employees and sometimes, current ones are identity verification, criminal background check, reference checks, fingerprint background check, credit check, Motor vehicle records check, professional license and education background checks, e-verify background check, drug screening, Executive investigations, and ongoing employee screening.
What is background check software?
Employment background check software is a tool used by organizations to verify the background and credentials of candidates. It scans various aspects of an individual's background, including criminal history, employment history, education, credit history, and professional licenses.
Employers, human resources professionals, talent acquisition specialists, and hiring managers typically use background check services to ensure the reliability and suitability of candidates for job positions.
Why conduct background checks?
Employers run background checks for several purposes, but the three most commonly cited reasons are to protect their people and organization, to spot fakers, and to see if the candidates actually meet the required qualifications for the role.
What industries do the most background checks?
Not all industries require background checks, but it wouldn’t be surprised to see finance, childcare, healthcare, government, regulation, and law enforcement always do.
What do employers typically look for in a background check?
Based on 2023 FirstAdavantage’s data on 100 million screens it has conducted for over 33,000 customers, most employers conduct background checks for:
- Identity: Do we have relevant name and address information on the candidate?
- Criminal history: Does the candidate have a criminal history that will impact performance, safety, or brand reputation?
- Experience: Does the candidate have the right education and experience for the role?
- Risk exposure: Is the candidate’s history appropriate for any role-specific risks, including access and exposure to sensitive data or vulnerable populations?
- Compliance: Does the candidate clear all checks required by law or industry regulation for compliance?
What is included in a background check report?
While it can vary based on the type of check conducted and federal regulations, a background check report generally includes an individual's employment history, education, criminal records, credit history, and relevant licenses or certifications.
How far back do background checks go?
Background checks typically go back seven to ten years, but exact time frames differ for each type of check, position applied, industry regulations, and state or local laws.
How long are most background checks?
A background check usually takes two to four business days, but this timeframe can fluctuate based on various factors. Here are rough estimates for reference:
- Identity check: Instant–2 days.
- Credit check: 24–48 hours.
- Employment verification: 2–3 business days or longer.
- Educational verification: A few days.
- Professional qualifications verification: Within 2 business days.
- Global watchlist checks: 24–48 hours.
- Criminal check: 24–48 hours for U.S. check, 3–30 business days for international check.
- Motor vehicle records: Varies by state, ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks.
What background check company do most employers use?
The top popular employment background check service providers to date include GoodHire (100,000+ customers), Good Egg (part of Foley, 50,000+ customers), HireRight (37,000+ customers), Accurate (16,000+ customers), Checkr (15,000+ customers), First Advantage (used by 55% of Fortune 100), and Certn (10,000+ customers), Xref (9,000+ customers, most are staffing and recruitment agencies).
Final Advice on Background Check Software
Screening candidates with an FCRA-compliant background check service provider is a great way of making sure you save your recruiters and candidates’ time, hire the right people, and sustain a safe and more diverse workplace.
For those considering running social media checks on applicants, one thing to keep in mind: While these checks may help you gauge a person’s character or judgment, they are risky—and not always legal. Make sure you understand the ethics and pitfalls around social media screening in recruitment to do it the right way.
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