Comparison
Certn vs GoodHire
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Certn
The budget-friendly, international-first background check option
VERIFIED JUN 18, 2026
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GoodHire
Checkr's SMB storefront, with the transparent pricing Checkr won't show you
VERIFIED JUL 5, 2026
| Pricing model | per-check | per-check |
| Starting point | Entry-level checks start around $13 | Three self-serve packages: Basic+ $29 |
| Best for | Small businesses hiring internationally or on a tight budget that want to order checks without a sales process. | Small businesses hiring a few people a month that want published pricing, FCRA guardrails, and no sales call. |
| Countries | United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Philippines | United States |
| Editorial score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 |
Certn
Pros
- Lowest entry price point of the major background check platforms covered here
- Genuine international reach if you hire contractors or remote staff outside the US
- No sales call required to get started, order a check and go
Cons
- Domestic US depth and turnaround can lag Checkr on high-volume US-only hiring
- Smaller integration ecosystem than the bigger US-focused competitors
- Pay-as-you-go pricing gets expensive fast if you're running high volume without negotiating a plan
GoodHire
Pros
- Published prices and no minimums, you can run a single check without talking to sales
- FCRA adverse-action workflow is built in, which is where DIY screeners get sued
- Complete package covers the identity and work-history checks that catch payroll fraud at the door
Cons
- Same company as Checkr underneath, so it's not a true second opinion on your shortlist
- County court fees and add-ons inflate the sticker price in fee-heavy states like New York
- US-only screening, no real international coverage for global hires
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