Best Background Check Software Software (2026)

Platforms for running employment background checks, identity verification, and reference checks.

6 tools compared. Last updated 2026.

Tool Best For Rating Free Trial Free Plan Starting Price
Certn All 4.6 No No AI-driven background screening platform providing criminal... View details →
Checkr All 4.3 No No AI-powered background check platform offering criminal... View details →
GoodHire SMB 4.2 No No Employment background check service designed for... View details →
Sterling Enterprise 4.2 No No Enterprise background screening and identity verification... View details →
Accurate Background Mid-Market 4.1 No No Employment background check and drug testing... View details →
HireRight Enterprise 3.9 No No Global employment screening provider offering background... View details →

Certn

4.6

AI-driven background screening platform providing criminal checks, credit checks, identity verification, and reference checks with fast turnaround via modern API integrations.

All

Checkr

4.3

AI-powered background check platform offering criminal checks, MVR, drug screening, and continuous monitoring via API-first integrations with major ATS and HR platforms.

All

GoodHire

4.2

Employment background check service designed for small and mid-sized businesses, offering criminal, identity, education, and reference checks with built-in FCRA compliance.

SMB

Sterling

4.2

Enterprise background screening and identity verification provider offering criminal checks, drug testing, credential verification, and onboarding across 240+ countries and territories.

Enterprise

Employment background check and drug testing provider with configurable screening packages, ATS integrations, and compliance-focused workflows for regulated industries.

Mid-Market

HireRight

3.9

Global employment screening provider offering background checks, drug and health screening, I-9 and E-Verify, and compliance solutions across 200+ countries and territories.

Enterprise