Certn alternatives

Certn is a solid choice, but not for everyone. High-volume US-only employers who need deep ATS integration and the fastest possible domestic turnaround. Here's what to look at instead.

Checkr

The default US background check pick, fast and deeply integrated

Plans reportedly run from about $29.99 to $79.99 per month depending on tier, with per-check costs on top depending on package depth (criminal, employment, MVR, etc). Entry per-check pricing starts around $29.99.8.4/10

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Editor's Pick

GoodHire

Checkr's SMB storefront, with the transparent pricing Checkr won't show you

Three self-serve packages: Basic+ $29.99, Essential $54.99, Complete $89.99 per check. No minimums or monthly fees. County court pass-through fees can add $5–$25+ per search in some jurisdictions. Volume discounts kick in if you screen regularly.8.0/10

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Persona

Configurable identity verification that doesn't assume you're a bank

Startup and small business track: 500 free verifications a month, then roughly $1 per verification after that. The published Essential plan starts around $250/month flat for core products. Growth plan (adds the full KYB and fraud tool suite) is custom-quoted.8.0/10

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