# Backgrounds Online vs Sterling Check

| Attribute | Backgrounds Online | Sterling Check |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 44.9 (21% (low)) | 13.7 (3% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | A background check platform that accelerates hiring decisions through streamlined ordering, candidate compliance workflows, and direct connectivity to applicant tracking systems. | A workforce screening platform providing background checks, identity verification, and compliance support to help organizations manage hiring risk. It integrates with HR systems like Workday to streamline candidate screening and employment eligibility verification. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"deployment_model":"api_centric_saas","global_international_screening":false,"national_county_criminal_search":true,"ats_greenhouse_lever_integration":true,"fcra_compliant_consumer_reporting_agency":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 20 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Tavio"}]` | `[{"name":"Workday Recruiting"},{"name":"AT&T"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Background Checks)

| Capability | Backgrounds Online | Sterling Check |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | API centric saas | - |
| National county criminal search | ✓ | - |
| Ssn identity trace | - | - |
| Motor vehicle record mvr checks | - | - |
| Global international screening | ✗ | - |
| Education employment verification | - | - |
| Drug health screening logistics | - | - |
| Fcra compliant consumer reporting agency | ✓ | - |
| Adverse action workflow automation | - | - |
| ATS greenhouse lever integration | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✗ | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:20:13.607Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*