# Checkr vs Sterling Check

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Checkr

| Attribute | Checkr | Sterling Check |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 69.6 (63% (medium)) | 13.7 (3% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | A verification platform that uses AI and human expertise to run background checks, screen candidates, and identify risk signals across hiring, tenant screening, lending, and insurance contexts. | 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. |
| integrations.count | 200 | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Workday Recruiting"},{"name":"AT&T"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$29.99/report","features":["SSN trace","Sex offender registry"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"report","amount":29.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Limited criminal search","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enhanced","summary":"$59.99/report","features":["SSN trace","Sex offender registry","Enhanced criminal search"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"report","amount":59.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Expanded criminal search results","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Maximum","summary":"$94.99/report","features":["Identity verification","Maximum criminal search","Comprehensive databases"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"report","amount":94.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Comprehensive database searches with identity verification","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","description":"Custom solutions for specific requirements","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":9.5,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Drug testing - Clinic-based","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"test","amount":10,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Healthcare sanctions check","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":6,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Employment verification","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":12.5,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Continuous criminal monitoring","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"individual","amount":1.7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Education verification","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"candidate","amount":8,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Professional license verification","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":12,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $29.99/report for basic checks up to $94.99 for comprehensive verification. Extensive add-ons available per-usage. Free profile creation option.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://checkr.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T21:42:39.736Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"report","amount":29.99,"currency":"USD"}}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | - |
| pricing.price_level | mid | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":29.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Background Checks)

| Capability | Checkr | Sterling Check |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| 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 2026-09-01T16:40:12.197Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*