Neither vendor publishes prices, so cost cannot be compared from public information. HireRight documents more of its FCRA workflow (adverse action, individualized assessment, and state and local rules), while First Advantage lists more integrations (100+ vs 70+), a REST API with sandbox, and PBSA accreditation.
HireRight wins 0First Advantage wins 12 ties
| Dimension | HireRight | First Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBoth vendors are quote-only and publish no prices, so neither can be called cheaper. Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| IntegrationsFirst Advantage reports 100+ ATS and HCM integrated partners and a REST API; HireRight reports 70+ integration solutions with 45+ partners. 100 | 70 native | 100 native |
| SecurityBoth report SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 on public trust centers. First Advantage also lists PBSA accreditation; we could not confirm PBSA status for HireRight. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Attribute | HireRight | First Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Native integrations | 70 | 100 |
| Support channels | Phone, web form, help center | Support portal |
| Founded | 1990 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, TN, US | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Ownership | Private equity-backed | Published |
| Attribute | HireRight | First Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| ISO 27001 |
Pricing. Both vendors are quote-only and publish no prices, so neither can be called cheaper.
Capabilities. HireRight documents disclosure, adverse action, individualized assessment, and state and local rules; First Advantage's public pages document only ATS integration and drug screening among these. That is a documentation gap, not proof First Advantage lacks them.
Integrations. First Advantage reports 100+ ATS and HCM integrated partners and a REST API; HireRight reports 70+ integration solutions with 45+ partners. We could not confirm a public API for HireRight.
Security. Both report SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 on public trust centers. First Advantage also lists PBSA accreditation; we could not confirm PBSA status for HireRight.
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There is no way to tell from public information. Neither vendor publishes prices: HireRight directs buyers to a sales contact, and First Advantage asks prospects to call or complete a sales interest form. Request itemized quotes for the same package from both, including court and third-party fees, before comparing.
Neither vendor states that it targets small businesses, and neither publishes prices. A small employer should ask each for a sample report, the full package list, and the dispute process. First Advantage lists focus industries including retail, staffing, and healthcare; HireRight does not list target industries on its public pages.
Both list Workday as a marketplace partner integration, so Workday employers can connect either. HireRight also lists ADP, Oracle, and UKG; First Advantage lists iCIMS and Bullhorn. First Advantage says a standard integration can be activated in days, which is a vendor claim. Confirm your ATS is supported before moving.
HireRight documents a full FCRA workflow, including adverse action, individualized assessment, and state and local rule support. First Advantage lists a larger integration network (100+ versus 70+), a REST API with sandbox, and PBSA accreditation. Both report SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, and both are quote-only.
Both do. Workday appears as a marketplace partner integration for each vendor. HireRight reports 70+ integration solutions with 45+ HCM and ATS partners; First Advantage reports 100+ ATS and HCM integrated partners. Confirm which screening features run inside your Workday setup with each vendor.
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