The short answer
Checkr and Verified First both publish packages from $29.99 per check with no long-term contract. Checkr adds an API with webhooks, 200+ integrations and SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.
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Checkr wins 3Verified First wins 01 tie
| Dimension | Checkr | Verified First |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBoth start at $29.99 for a basic package. With county searches, Verified First Essential costs $54.99 and Checkr Essential $59.99; Checkr passes court fees through at cost. $29.99/mo | Partly published | Partly published |
| CapabilitiesCheckr documents 12 of the 13 items on our background check checklist, Verified First 9; Checkr adds dispute handling, FCRA consent forms and state and local rules. Criminal background checks, Employment and education verification, Identity verification, Driving record (MVR) checks, Continuous checks, International background checks, Healthcare sanctions, Transportation (DOT) checks | 12 of 13 core capabilities | 9 of 13 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsCheckr lists 200+ pre-built integrations, such as Greenhouse, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR and Workday. Verified First is integrated with 100+ partner platforms, such as ADP, BambooHR, Bullhorn and Workday. 200 | 200 native | 100 native |
| SecurityCheckr lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Verified First states GDPR alignment and PBSA accreditation, with no SOC 2 report named. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | GDPR |
| Attribute | Checkr | Verified First |
|---|---|---|
| Native integrations | 200 | 100 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Meridian, ID, USA |
| Attribute | Checkr | Verified First |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per check | Per check |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Partly published |
| Contract term | Monthly | Monthly |
| Open API | ||
| GDPR program | ||
| Ownership | Private | Private |
Pricing. Both start at $29.99 for a basic package. With county searches, Verified First Essential costs $54.99 and Checkr Essential $59.99; Checkr passes court fees through at cost.
Capabilities. Checkr documents 12 of the 13 items on our background check checklist, Verified First 9; Checkr adds dispute handling, FCRA consent forms and state and local rules.
Integrations. Checkr lists 200+ pre-built integrations, such as Greenhouse, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR and Workday. Verified First is integrated with 100+ partner platforms, such as ADP, BambooHR, Bullhorn and Workday.
Security. Checkr lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Verified First states GDPR alignment and PBSA accreditation, with no SOC 2 report named.
Certn has the highest LeadChange Score in Background Check Services after excluding these two (8.2/10).
Their basic packages cost the same, $29.99. With unlimited county searches, Verified First Essential is $54.99 against $59.99 for Checkr Essential, and Checkr adds third-party court fees at cost.
Neither does. Checkr bills per verification with no commitments. Verified First has no long-term contracts, no minimum screens and no annual commitments.
Checkr documents more: a SOC 2 Type II report, ISO 27001 controls and a trust portal. Verified First is PBSA accredited and aligns with GDPR, but names no SOC 2 report.
Checkr gives an average of 2 to 3 days per report, from a few hours to a few weeks. Verified First says its verification searches finish in 42.8 hours on average.
At $79.99 it adds employment and education verification to everything in Essential. Checkr’s Complete package costs $94.99 and adds state and federal criminal searches.
GoodHire, HireRight, First Advantage, Certn and Accurate Background are the other screening providers we compare; Asurint and Cisive serve larger programs.
Checkr lists 200 integrations and Verified First lists 100. Both connect to Greenhouse, BambooHR, Workday, and 3 more.
Your team size, what matters most and your role: see which one fits more of your answers, from verified facts and list prices. Then, if you like, ask to hear from both.
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