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Background Check Services

Best Background Check Services for Mid-Sized Companies

Mid-sized employers need consistent screening across recruiters and locations.

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By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 6 sources, facts checked

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Top 8 by LeadChange Scoreof 17 that fit · 9 not scored yet · scored for mid-sized companies (reweighted)

  1. Checkr7.9 out of 10, High confidence
  2. Certn7.7 out of 10, High confidence
  3. Turn7.3 out of 10, High confidence
  4. GoodHire6.6 out of 10, Medium confidence
  5. ClearStar5.5 out of 10, Medium confidence
  6. Accurate C&S Services5.2 out of 10, Medium confidence
  7. HireRight4.9 out of 10, Medium confidence
  8. Accurate Background4.1 out of 10, Medium confidence
  9. Backgrounds OnlineNot scored yet
  10. CisiveNot scored yet

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Background check services for mid-sized companies, ranked

Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.

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  1. Checkr

    Checkr suits employers and platforms that hire often and want fast, pay-as-you-go background checks with published prices and a strong API. Workforce packages start at $29.99, $59.99 and $94.99 per report, with court and database fees passed through at cost.

    Pricing model
    Per check1
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes2
    Checkr pricing
  2. Certn

    Certn is a Canadian-founded screening platform with US criminal, driving and verification checks, pay-per-check ordering, a REST API and 100+ ATS and HRIS integrations. Its US self-serve prices are published per check in USD, and its SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 reports are current.

    Pricing model
    Per check3
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes4
    What Certn costs
  3. Turn

    Turn is a Chicago-based background screening platform for hourly, shift and high-volume hiring that operates as a consumer reporting agency and states PBSA accreditation and SOC 2 Type II.

    Pricing model
    Per check5
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes6
    Turn background checks pricing
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  1. GoodHire6.6/10 · Medium confidenceGoodHire pricing
  2. ClearStar5.5/10 · Medium confidenceClearStar pricing
  3. Accurate C&S Services5.2/10 · Medium confidenceAccurate C&S Services pricing
  4. HireRight4.9/10 · Medium confidenceHireRight plans and prices
  5. Accurate Background4.1/10 · Medium confidenceAccurate Background plans and prices
  6. Backgrounds OnlineNot scored yet (16 of 27 facts verified)Backgrounds Online plans and prices
  7. CisiveNot scored yet (15 of 27 facts verified)Cisive plans and prices
  8. Trusted EmployeesNot scored yet (15 of 27 facts verified)Trusted Employees plans and prices
  9. VeremarkNot scored yet (15 of 27 facts verified)What Veremark costs
  10. InfoMartNot scored yet (14 of 27 facts verified)InfoMart pricing
  11. Universal Background ScreeningNot scored yet (14 of 27 facts verified)Universal Background Screening plans and prices
  12. DISA Global SolutionsNot scored yet (13 of 27 facts verified)What DISA Global Solutions costs
  13. VICTIGNot scored yet (13 of 27 facts verified)VICTIG pricing
  14. ZincNot scored yet (13 of 27 facts verified)Zinc background checks pricing

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How the score works

What matters for mid-sized companies

  1. Criteria-based adjudication

    Consistent rules by job help show decisions are job-related.

  2. Reporting on turnaround and disputes

    Operations leaders track speed and quality.

  3. Integration with onboarding

    Cleared candidates move into onboarding without re-keying.

  4. Local rule updates

    Hiring across states means changing requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best background check services for mid-sized companies?

On the LeadChange Score weighted for mid-sized companies, the highest-scoring of the 8 products with a published score are Checkr (7.9/10), Certn (7.7), and Turn (7.3).

Which background check services for mid-sized companies have SOC 2 Type II?

Accurate C&S Services, Backgrounds Online, Certn, Checkr, ClearStar, and 3 more state SOC 2 Type II compliance; Certn, Checkr, ClearStar, HireRight, and Zinc also hold ISO 27001. That is 8 of the 17 products for mid-sized companies.

Which background check services for mid-sized companies integrate with Workday?

Workday, listed by 10 of the 17 background check services for mid-sized companies: Accurate Background, Accurate C&S Services, Certn, Checkr, Cisive, and 5 more.

Which background check services for mid-sized companies support single sign-on?

Accurate C&S Services, Certn, and Zinc document single sign-on; 14 of the 17 products for mid-sized companies do not.

How we research

This ranking of background check services for mid-sized companies reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 25%, pricing transparency & value 30%, integrations & API 10%, security & compliance 10%, fit & support 15%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.

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  1. Checkr checkr.com/pricing“Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing Background check pricing for businesses of all sizes.”
  2. Checkr checkr.com/trust-and-security“A SOC 2 Type II report provides detailed information about the suitability of the design of controls and an independent auditor’s assurance”
  3. Certn certn.co/us“Start running checks in minutes. Pay per check with no setup fees or minimums, and add team members as you grow.”
  4. Certn certn.co/security“SOC 2 Type 2 Period: Sept 2024 – Sep 2025”
  5. Turn turn.ai/pricing“No setup fees No monthly minimums Pay as you go”
  6. Turn turn.ai/compliance-security-and-ai-governance“Independently audited certification covering security, availability, and confidentiality, with continuous auditing rather than a single point-in-time review.”

What the LeadChange Score means

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