# Certn vs Samba Safety

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Certn

| Attribute | Certn | Samba Safety |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 67.3 (76% (high)) | 52.3 (12% (low)) |
| content.faq | - | `[{"answer":"A cloud platform that aggregates motor vehicle records, telematics data, compliance inspection records, and claims information. Enables continuous monitoring of driver risk with automated alerts, integrated training, and advanced analytics to help employers and insurers identify high-risk drivers and prevent losses. It is indexed under Background Checks.","source":"https://sambasafety.com/blog/telematics-pricing-models-for-commercial-auto/","question":"What is Samba Safety?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Samba Safety supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://sambasafety.com/blog/telematics-pricing-models-for-commercial-auto/","question":"What platforms does Samba Safety support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Samba Safety, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://sambasafety.com/blog/telematics-pricing-models-for-commercial-auto/","question":"Can Samba Safety be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Samba Safety. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Samba Safety not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://sambasafety.com/compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Samba Safety have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Samba Safety is available in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Its primary markets are the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://sambasafety.com/blog/telematics-pricing-models-for-commercial-auto/","question":"Where is Samba Safety available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An online background check and identity verification service that enables organizations to conduct criminal history searches, employment verification, and compliance screening globally with fast turnaround times. | A cloud-based system that automates compliance tasks for commercial driver management, consolidating state-level licensing notifications and federal motor vehicle record checks into a single interface with integrated training tools. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"per_check_tier","deployment_model":"api_centric_saas","global_international_screening":true,"motor_vehicle_record_mvr_checks":true,"national_county_criminal_search":true,"ats_greenhouse_lever_integration":true,"education_employment_verification":true}` | `{"deployment_model":"managed_service","ssn_identity_trace":false,"global_international_screening":false,"drug_health_screening_logistics":false,"motor_vehicle_record_mvr_checks":true,"national_county_criminal_search":false,"ats_greenhouse_lever_integration":false,"education_employment_verification":false,"adverse_action_workflow_automation":true,"fcra_compliant_consumer_reporting_agency":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 100 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Greenhouse","native":true,"category":"ats","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Lever","native":true,"category":"ats"}]` | `[{"name":"Samsara"},{"name":"California DMV","native":true,"category":"government","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"FMCSA","native":true,"category":"government","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["AU","CA","US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Australia National Police Check","summary":"$85.00 AUD","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":85,"currency":"AUD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Identity Verification (OneID)","summary":"$5.50 AUD","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":5.5,"currency":"AUD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Employment Verification","summary":"$34.90 AUD","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":34.9,"currency":"AUD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Usage-based pricing from $5.50 AUD per check; no setup fees or minimum commitments","currency":"AUD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://certn.co/anz/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T22:18:36.972Z","startingPrice":{"amount":5.5,"currency":"AUD"}}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | no | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5.5,"currency":"AUD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2"},{"name":"ISO 27001"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://certn.co/us/privacy-policy/ | https://sambasafety.com/blog/dmv-pull-notice-compliance |

## Capabilities (Background Checks)

| Capability | Certn | Samba Safety |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | API centric saas | Managed service |
| 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 | Per check tier | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-07T01:12:45.301Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*