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Checkr alternatives

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

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

Checkr is a paid product, starting at $29.99 per report, plus 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
CheckrThis toolFrom $29.99NoWeb
HireRightPaidNoWeb
GoodHireFrom $29.99NoWeb
First AdvantagePaidNoWeb
AccuratePaidNoWeb
CertnFrom $13.99NoWeb

How each one differs from Checkr

  1. HireRight

    Global employment background screening, sold by quote

    Suits: Employers that screen candidates in many countries

    HireRight vs CheckrHireRight 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 CheckrGoodHire pricing and details

  3. First Advantage

    Background screening and identity checks for employers

    Suits: Employers screening candidates in several countries

    First Advantage vs CheckrFirst Advantage pricing and details

  4. Accurate

    Global employment background screening, sold through sales

    Suits: Multinational employers screening across several continents

    Accurate vs CheckrAccurate pricing and details

  5. Certn

    Self-serve background checks billed per check, US and Canada

    • Certn starts at $13.99 per check, plus county and pass-through fees.

    Suits: Small employers wanting to order a check online with no contract

    Certn vs CheckrCertn pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Checkr

  • Prices exclude pass-through court and database access fees, passed on at cost.
  • Basic has no county or state criminal search; federal search is only on Complete.
  • Drug screening, MVR, education and other checks are billed on top of the package price.
  • Enterprise pricing is not published; the other tiers are sold per report.
Checkr pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Checkr?

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

Is there a free alternative to Checkr?

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.