HireRight alternatives

HireRight is a solid choice, but not for everyone. US-only small businesses screening a handful of hires a year, GoodHire or Checkr will cost less and treat you better at that volume. Here's what to look at instead.

Sterling

Fifty years of screening depth, now digesting inside First Advantage

Quote-based contracts. Per-check costs range from just under $50 for basic packages to several hundred dollars for deep multi-country or regulated-industry screens. No self-serve tier; expect a sales process and annual volume commitments to get competitive rates.7.0/10

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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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Certn

The budget-friendly, international-first background check option

Entry-level checks start around $13.99 per check on a pay-as-you-go basis, no sales call required. Full background packages with international components run higher, budget $20-$50+ per check depending on scope.8.1/10

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