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Certn alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Certn alternative is HireRight (2.0 GPA).

Certn compared with 5 alternatives: Checkr, GoodHire, HireRight, First Advantage and Accurate.

Certn is a paid product, starting at $13.99 per check, plus county and pass-through fees. None of the alternatives has a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CertnThis toolFrom $13.99NoWeb
CheckrFrom $29.99NoWeb
GoodHireFrom $29.99NoWeb
HireRightPaidNoWeb
First AdvantagePaidNoWeb
AccuratePaidNoWeb

How each one differs from Certn

  1. Checkr

    Pay-per-report background checks for hiring, with an API

    • Checkr starts at $29.99 per report, plus pass-through fees.

    Suits: Employers that run background checks in small volumes without a contract

    Checkr vs CertnCheckr pricing and details

  2. GoodHire

    Employment background checks priced per check, with custom quotes

    • GoodHire starts at $29.99 per check, plus pass-through fees.

    Suits: Small employers running a few checks without a contract

    GoodHire vs CertnGoodHire pricing and details

  3. HireRight

    Global employment background screening, sold by quote

    Suits: Employers that screen candidates in many countries

    HireRight vs CertnHireRight pricing and details

  4. First Advantage

    Background screening and identity checks for employers

    Suits: Employers screening candidates in several countries

    First Advantage vs CertnFirst Advantage pricing and details

  5. Accurate

    Global employment background screening, sold through sales

    Suits: Multinational employers screening across several continents

    Accurate vs CertnAccurate pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Certn

  • Pricing is separate for the US, Canada, UK and other regions; this entry reads the US page.
  • The US Core price excludes county searches, charged at $9.99 where applicable, plus pass-through fees.
  • Employment, education and credential verification show Price Varies on the US page.
  • The Canada-region page shows CAD prices and an expired promotion; this entry uses only the US page.
Certn pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Certn?

The alternatives to Certn in this directory are Checkr, GoodHire, HireRight, First Advantage and Accurate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Certn.

Is there a free alternative to Certn?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.