Checkr

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Streamline your hiring with the fastest, most accurate background checks.

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"Background checks can slow down hiring when handled manually, and that is where Checkr tends to help. Businesses use it to speed up candidate screening without building a separate process from scratch. It works well for companies that hire frequently or need to stay compliant with background check regulations. Smaller teams with very low hiring volume may find it harder to justify, since the real value becomes clearer at higher hiring scales."
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User Rating4.6 / 5
Starting Price$29.99 / feautre
Free TrialNot specified
Free VersionNo
APINot specified
DeploymentCloud Hosted
HeadquartersUnited States
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Product Overview

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About Checkr

Checkr is a modern background screening platform designed to help organizations conduct fast, compliant, and data driven pre employment checks at scale. By combining automation with machine learning, Checkr streamlines the process of gathering criminal records, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, and other screening data from national, state, and county sources. The platform reduces manual coordination while improving turnaround times, giving hiring teams clearer visibility into candidate status from start to finish.

Its intuitive dashboard allows HR teams to configure screening packages, monitor progress in real time, and apply consistent adjudication workflows. With extensive integrations across applicant tracking and HR systems, Checkr fits directly into existing hiring processes without adding operational complexity. A mobile friendly candidate experience and built in compliance tools help organizations maintain transparency and meet regulatory requirements.

By modernizing background checks with automation and intelligent workflows, Checkr enables businesses to hire faster while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and compliance.
Company Checkr
Founded 2014
Headquarters United States
Employees 1000+

Support

Email Phone Knowledge Base

Training

Webinar Videos

Licensing & Deployment

Proprietary Cloud Hosted Web-Based

Typical Customers

Small-Business Midsize-Business Large-Enterprise-Business
Languages Supported 1 language available
English
Industries Served 6 industries available
Hospital & Health Care Hospitality Human Resources Information Technology & Services Non-profit Organization Management Retail

Why Choose Checkr

Problem it Solves

  • Problem it Solves Streamlining Background Checks For Faster
  • Problem it Solves Safer Hiring Decisions

Target Users

  • Target Users Small Business Owners
  • Target Users HR Professionals
  • Target Users Hiring Managers
  • Target Users Recruiters
  • Target Users Gig Economy Platforms

Core Use Case

  • Core Use Case Streamline Background Checks
  • Core Use Case Automate Candidate Screening
  • Core Use Case Enhance Hiring Compliance
  • Core Use Case Expedite Onboarding Processes
  • Core Use Case Improve Workforce Safety

USP

  • USP Streamline Hiring With Fast And Reliable Background Checks

Pros

  • Pros Background screening platform helps businesses automate candidate verification workflows
  • Pros Fast turnaround times improve hiring efficiency during recruitment processes
  • Pros Compliance focused workflows help organizations manage hiring regulations more effectively
  • Pros API integrations support smoother onboarding within HR and recruiting platforms
  • Pros User friendly dashboard keeps screening processes organized and easy to monitor

Cons

  • Cons Some reports may require additional review time depending on jurisdiction
  • Cons Pricing may become expensive for high volume hiring operations
  • Cons Customization options can feel limited for specialized screening workflows
Editorial Buyer Guidance

Who Is Checkr Best For?

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Problem It Solves

Streamlining Background Checks For Faster

Safer Hiring Decisions

Target Users

  • Small Business Owners
  • HR Professionals
  • Hiring Managers
  • Recruiters
  • Gig Economy Platforms

Core Use Cases

  • Streamline Background Checks
  • Automate Candidate Screening
  • Enhance Hiring Compliance
  • Expedite Onboarding Processes
  • Improve Workforce Safety

Unique Selling Point

Streamline Hiring With Fast And Reliable Background Checks

Strengths and Limitations

Checkr Pros & Cons

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Pros

  • Background screening platform helps businesses automate candidate verification workflows
  • Fast turnaround times improve hiring efficiency during recruitment processes
  • Compliance focused workflows help organizations manage hiring regulations more effectively
  • API integrations support smoother onboarding within HR and recruiting platforms
  • User friendly dashboard keeps screening processes organized and easy to monitor
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Cons

  • Some reports may require additional review time depending on jurisdiction
  • Pricing may become expensive for high volume hiring operations
  • Customization options can feel limited for specialized screening workflows
Category-Based Capabilities

Checkr Features

Each category combines the selected software category, its category-specific description, and the features assigned to that category.

Background Check Software 25 selected features Open category ↗
Employment Screening Background Screening Recruitment Management Records Management Real Time Monitoring Instant Check Data Verification Self Service Portal Employment Eligibility Verification Online Applications Reference Checking Fraud Detection Job Application Management Screening Services Integration Compliance Management Employee Onboarding Feedback Management Batch Processing Applicant Tracking Identity Verification Criminal History Verification Education Verification Candidate Profiles Drug & Health Screenings Artificial Intelligence
Reference Check Software 21 selected features Open category ↗
Survey Library Activity Dashboard Bulk Reference Request Survey Builder Background Screening Reference Checking Reporting & Statistics Referral Tracking Alerts/Notifications Applicant Tracking Email Reminders Feedback Management Compliance Management Candidate Scoring Reference Request Automation Recruitment Management Reporting/Analytics Real Time Notifications Self Service Portal Status Tracking Artificial Intelligence
Connected Applications

Checkr Integrations

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Pricing Information

Checkr Pricing

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Pricing Type Usage Based
Preferred Currency USD ($)
Free Trial NA
Free Version NA
Payment Frequency NA
Basic
$29.99 Per Feature
Essential
$54.99 Per Feature
Complete
$89.99 Per Feature

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Verified User Feedback

Checkr Reviews

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4.6
Based on 10 approved reviews
5 stars 60%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
Britteny D
Britteny D People Operations Manager

Easy Compliance With Seamless Integration

The Greenhouse and Vanta integration makes staying compliant much easier, and Checkr delivers fast, clear results. Sometimes the automated matching in Vanta fails due to candidate names, but that’s not on Checkr. Overall, it helps us stay HIPAA compliant and supports our SOC 2 process effectively.

Reviewed on November, 2024
Donald L
Donald L Lead Officer

Fast and Reliable Background Checks

Checkr provides very quick background results, especially when the individual completes the form with all the required information. The fast turnaround really helps us when we need to clear contractors for time-sensitive projects. The only challenge we’ve faced is the response time when requesting help with billing, which can be slower than expected. Other than that, the overall speed and efficiency of the background checks have been extremely beneficial.

Reviewed on July, 2024
Judy V
Judy V Director of Operations

Helpful Tool for Hiring and Employee Checks

We really like using Checkr and plan to keep it as part of our hiring and employee monitoring process. It’s easy to use and connects smoothly with our payroll platform, Gusto. There wasn’t one feature we needed at first, but the team fixed it quickly after we reached out, so no real cons.

Reviewed on June, 2024
Denice J
Denice J Director of HR

Excellent Tool for HR and Volunteer Vetting

Checkr has a great team and provides fast, thorough results. It integrates well with our BambooHR system. The setup was a bit tricky at first, but once connected, everything worked smoothly.

Reviewed on December, 2023
Samantha P
Samantha P Management Hospital & Health Care

Checkr is the Best for Background Checks

I’ve had a very positive experience with Checkr and highly recommend it for verifying information. It’s reliable, fast, and professional. There’s really nothing to dislike, only positive experiences.

Reviewed on December, 2023
Abigail K
Abigail K Staffing Consultant

Quick and Easy Background Checks with Checkr

Checkr is very simple to use and lets you review detailed background reports quickly. It provides all the information needed to make informed hiring decisions quickly. Occasionally, some reports may take longer than expected; overall, it’s an efficient and reliable tool.

Reviewed on May, 2023
Chuck C
Chuck C Youth Director

Simple and Efficient Background Checking

Overall, it has been a smooth experience. Our administrator only struggled a bit with the billing process since she prefers paying invoices by business check, while Checkr encourages online card payments. The platform is very easy to use and integrates well with Planning Center. It would be helpful if additional users could have dashboard access to view background check details instead of everything being limited to the administrator.

Reviewed on February, 2022
Ronald D
Ronald D DSP Owner

Reliable Background Screening for New Hires

Checkr has helped us filter out applicants who weren’t fully honest about their past legal issues. It’s a valuable tool for spotting undisclosed felony records and ensuring we make informed hiring decisions. I don’t have anything to dislike because the software works smoothly and does exactly what we need.

Reviewed on January, 2022
Kate D
Kate D CSR Outsourcing

How Checkr Supports Our Daily Work

Checkr really helps us in our day-to-day work, especially when we need to verify whether any of our customers have pending cases. The platform is easy to access and the information it provides is usually accurate, which makes the whole process more convenient for us. The only drawback is the waiting time. Sometimes the results take much longer than expected, even up to two months. Apart from that delay, the overall experience has been helpful for our team.

Reviewed on January, 2022
Carli B
Carli B Account Manager

Great Software with Clear and Simple Features

The features are very easy to understand, and the results are simple to read once they come in. Everything is laid out clearly, which makes navigating the information effortless. The only drawback is that, as an account manager, I cannot view the full details of someone’s record the way my branch manager can.

Reviewed on January, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

Checkr FAQs

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Checkr is a modern background screening platform designed to help organizations conduct fast, compliant, and data driven pre employment checks at scale. By combining automation with machine learning, Checkr streamlines the process of gathering criminal records, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, and other screening data from national, state, and county sources. The platform reduces manual coordination while improving turnaround times, giving hiring teams clearer visibility into candidate status from start to finish.

Its intuitive dashboard allows HR teams to configure screening packages, monitor progress in real time, and apply consistent adjudication workflows. With extensive integrations across applicant tracking and HR systems, Checkr fits directly into existing hiring processes without adding operational complexity. A mobile friendly candidate experience and built in compliance tools help organizations maintain transparency and meet regulatory requirements.

By modernizing background checks with automation and intelligent workflows, Checkr enables businesses to hire faster while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and compliance.

  • No, Checkr does not offer a free version.

  • No, Checkr does not offer any free trial.

  • Checkr offers the following pricing plans & packages:

    Basic

    $29.99 Per Feature

    Essential

    $54.99 Per Feature

    Complete

    $89.99 Per Feature

  • No, Checkr does not offer an API.

  • Checkr can be integrated with the following applications:

    • BambooHR , Greenhouse , JazzHR , SmartRecruiters , Jobvite , Oracle Taleo , SAP SuccessFactors , Paychex Flex , Workday HCM , Slack , Gusto , Namely , iCIMS Talent Cloud , Zapier , TriNet Zenefits

  • Checkr offers support with the following options:
    • Email , Phone , Knowledge Base

  • Checkr offers training with the following options:
    • Webinar , Videos

  • Checkr supports the following languages:
    • English

  • Following are the typical users of the Checkr:
    • Small-Business , Midsize-Business , Large-Enterprise-Business

  • Checkr supports the following deployment:
    • Cloud Hosted

  • Checkr supports the following devices and operating systems:
    • Web-Based
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