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HireRight alternatives

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

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

HireRight's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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
HireRightThis toolPaidNoWeb
CheckrFrom $29.99NoWeb
First AdvantagePaidNoWeb
GoodHireFrom $29.99NoWeb
AccuratePaidNoWeb
CertnFrom $13.99NoWeb

How each one differs from HireRight

  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

  2. First Advantage

    Background screening and identity checks for employers

    Suits: Employers screening candidates in several countries

  3. 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

  4. Accurate

    Global employment background screening, sold through sales

    Suits: Multinational employers screening across several continents

  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

Limits worth knowing in HireRight

  • No prices are published; the pricing page only offers a customized quote.
  • Sold through sales (Talk to Sales); no self-serve sign-up or free trial is shown.
  • The vendor says it screens over 85M people a year, so it is built for larger programs.
HireRight pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HireRight?

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

Is there a free alternative to HireRight?

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.