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Checkr Review

by Checkr, Inc.

Checkr is a US background check platform priced per report with no contract: Workforce packages start at $29.99, $59.99 and $94.99 per report plus pass-through court fees.

Company size
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Pricing model
Per check
Integrations
200

Best for

  • Employers that hire often and want to pay per report with no contract
  • Gig and marketplace platforms that need an API and continuous checks
  • Fleets that need driving records and continuous MVR monitoring

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who want one all-in price: court and database fees are passed through on top
  • Teams that need many add-ons on every hire: each one has its own fee
  • Employers that want an in-house HR suite: Checkr only screens
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated
How we evaluated Checkr

This review rests on 24 facts checked against Checkr’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.

Our verdict

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. It is an FCRA-regulated consumer reporting agency with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. It is less suited to buyers who want all fees fixed up front, since add-ons and third-party fees vary by check.

Strengths

  • Published per-report prices

    Basic starts at $29.99, Essential at $59.99 and Complete at $94.99 per report, with no commitments or contracts.

    Evidence: Contract term: Monthly

  • A complete screening menu

    Checkr runs criminal, employment and education checks, identity verification, driving records with continuous monitoring, international checks, healthcare sanctions and DOT checks.

    Evidence: Key features: Criminal background checks, Employment and education verification, Identity verification, Driving record (MVR) checks, Continuous checks, International background checks, Healthcare sanctions, Transportation (DOT) checks

  • Identity and fraud checks

    Identity verification uses ID authentication, live selfie matching, liveness detection and NIST Level 2-certified deepfake detection, and Checkr also screens for resume fraud.

    Evidence: AI features: AI combined with human review of reports, Identity verification with live selfie matching, liveness detection and NIST Level 2-certified deepfake detection, Resume fraud detection

  • Built for integration

    A REST API with webhooks, OAuth and a staging account lets partners integrate in about two weeks on average, and Checkr connects with Greenhouse, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR and Workday.

    Evidence: Open API: Yes

  • Compliance and security

    Checkr operates under the FCRA as a consumer reporting agency and holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

    Evidence: FCRA compliance: Yes

Weaknesses

  • Fees on top of package prices

    Third-party court and database access fees are passed through at cost and are not included in package prices.

    Evidence: Extra costs: Third-party court and database access fees passed through at cost, not included in package prices, Motor vehicle record: $9.50/check plus state DMV fees, Continuous MVR: $2.50 per enrolled driver per month, Identity verification: $4.99/check, Drug screening: from $10/test, Employment verification: from $12.50/check, Social media search: $29.99/check, Assess Standard: $2.49/report; Assess Premium: $4/report, Postal adverse action: $7/letter, Form I-9: $7/form, International background checks: from $32/check, County criminal search add-on: $25/check plus court fees

  • Add-ons priced one by one

    Driving records, drug tests, employment verification and other checks each carry their own fee, so the cost per hire depends on what you add.

    Evidence: Extra costs: Third-party court and database access fees passed through at cost, not included in package prices, Motor vehicle record: $9.50/check plus state DMV fees, Continuous MVR: $2.50 per enrolled driver per month, Identity verification: $4.99/check, Drug screening: from $10/test, Employment verification: from $12.50/check, Social media search: $29.99/check, Assess Standard: $2.49/report; Assess Premium: $4/report, Postal adverse action: $7/letter, Form I-9: $7/form, International background checks: from $32/check, County criminal search add-on: $25/check plus court fees

  • Turnaround varies by check

    Checkr says a report can take from a few hours to a few weeks depending on the screenings, with an average of two to three days.

    Evidence: Turnaround time: Average report completion 2-3 days (a few hours to a few weeks depending on screenings)

Price at a glance

  • Pricing model

    Per check

  • Price transparency

    Partly published

  • Contract term

    Monthly

What Checkr costs

Quick answers

Is Checkr a legit background check company?
Yes. Checkr was founded in 2014 in San Francisco, operates as an FCRA-regulated consumer reporting agency, and holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.Based on Founded: 2014
How much does a Checkr background check cost?
Workforce packages start at $29.99 (Basic), $59.99 (Essential) and $94.99 (Complete) per report, plus court and database fees passed through at cost.Based on Extra costs: Third-party court and database access fees passed through at cost, not included in package prices, Motor vehicle record: $9.50/check plus state DMV fees, Continuous MVR: $2.50 per enrolled driver per month, Identity verification: $4.99/check, Drug screening: from $10/test, Employment verification: from $12.50/check, Social media search: $29.99/check, Assess Standard: $2.49/report; Assess Premium: $4/report, Postal adverse action: $7/letter, Form I-9: $7/form, International background checks: from $32/check, County criminal search add-on: $25/check plus court fees
How fast does Checkr do a background check?
From a few hours to a few weeks depending on the screenings; Checkr says the average is two to three days.Based on Turnaround time: Average report completion 2-3 days (a few hours to a few weeks depending on screenings)
How does Checkr work?
You order a package from the dashboard or through an integration, the candidate gives consent, and Checkr runs the searches and returns a report; an adverse action workflow handles disputes.Based on FCRA disclosure and consent: Yes

Coverage of core background check services capabilities

Each core capability we evaluate in Background Check Services, checked against Checkr’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.

12 verified of 13 core capabilities

Background Check Services

  • FCRA disclosure and consent
  • Identity and SSN trace
  • County criminal search
  • National criminal database
  • Sex offender registry search
  • Employment and education verification
  • Motor vehicle records
  • Drug and health screening
  • Adverse action workflow
  • Individualized assessment support · not verified yet
  • Dispute and reinvestigation
  • State and local rule handling
  • ATS and onboarding integration

Specifications

Fit

Industry focus
Transportation, Healthcare, Staffing agencies, Retail, Marketplaces & platforms, Financial services, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Nonprofits & volunteers, Professional services, Real estate, Technology
Countries supported
200+ countries and territories with screening coverage

Product

Modules
Workforce, Mortgage, Tenant, Trust, Personal, Insurance
AI features
AI combined with human review of reports, Identity verification with live selfie matching, liveness detection and NIST Level 2-certified deepfake detection, Resume fraud detection

Integrations

Open API
Yes
API type
REST
Webhooks
Yes

Support

Typical implementation
Partner API integration averages about 2 weeks; customers can start running checks within minutes of credentialing

Checkr integrations

8 integrations we documented, by how they connect. Checkr reports 200 native integrations in total.

Native integrations

Checkr integrations

Checkr integration coverage

The 10 apps that background check services products document most often, and whether Checkr documents each.

4 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Checkr; median of the 21 products compared: 5

  • Workday · documented by 17 of 21
  • iCIMS · documented by 16 of 21
  • Greenhouse · documented by 15 of 21
  • Bullhorn · documented by 12 of 21
  • Lever · documented by 10 of 21
  • SmartRecruiters · documented by 9 of 21
  • ADP · documented by 7 of 21
  • BambooHR · documented by 7 of 21
  • Dayforce · documented by 7 of 21
  • SAP SuccessFactors · documented by 7 of 21

Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 21 live background check services products. Not documented does not mean not possible.

Background Check Services

Where it ranks

Checkr alternatives

Alternatives to Checkr

Security and compliance

  • SOC 2 Type IIYes
  • ISO 27001Yes
  • GDPR programYes

About Checkr, Inc.

Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Ownership
Private

Official profiles

All Checkr, Inc. products

Frequently asked questions

Is Checkr legit?

Checkr is sold by Checkr, Inc., which was founded in 2014, is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and is privately held. Checkr, Inc. states that it holds a current SOC 2 Type II report. Before you sign, review the contract terms and ask for the security documentation that applies to your plan.

Is it safe to give your SSN to Checkr?

Checkr is a consumer reporting agency regulated by the FCRA and holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 for its security controls.

Does Checkr have a contract?

No. Checkr has no commitments or contracts and bills per verification.

Does Checkr integrate with my ATS or payroll?

Yes. Checkr lists partners including Greenhouse, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Workday, Paylocity and ADP.

What are the best alternatives to Checkr?

In our background check services ranking, the highest-scored products other than Checkr are Certn, Turn, and ClearStar. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Checkr alternatives.

What are the pros and cons of Checkr?

Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: published per-report prices, A complete screening menu, and identity and fraud checks. It is less suited to buyers who want one all-in price: court and database fees are passed through on top and teams that need many add-ons on every hire: each one has its own fee.

Does Checkr have an API?

Yes. Checkr offers an open API (REST) to customers, with webhooks for event updates.

What does Checkr integrate with?

Checkr lists 200 integrations, including Greenhouse, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, and 7 more. Every documented connection: Checkr integrations.

Is Checkr secure?

Checkr states a SOC 2 Type II report, ISO 27001 certification, and a GDPR program.

How long does it take to implement Checkr?

Checkr states a typical implementation of partner API integration averages about 2 weeks; customers can start running checks within minutes of credentialing.

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What changed

  1. PricingCheckr added County criminal search add-on to its extra costs.

  2. FeaturesCheckr updated its key features: added Transportation checks; no longer lists Professional license verification, Drug testing and 2 more.

  3. IntegrationsCheckr added Gusto, Rippling and 8 more to its notable integrations.

Earlier changes (1)

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