# Sterling Check vs Veremark

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Veremark

| Attribute | Sterling Check | Veremark |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 13.7 (3% (low)) | 55.6 (37% (low)) |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A cloud-based background screening platform that verifies job candidates through employment history, criminal record checks, reference verification, and other checks to support hiring decisions and compliance requirements globally. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"per_check_tier","deployment_model":"api_centric_saas","ssn_identity_trace":false,"global_international_screening":true,"drug_health_screening_logistics":true,"motor_vehicle_record_mvr_checks":false,"national_county_criminal_search":true,"ats_greenhouse_lever_integration":false,"education_employment_verification":true,"adverse_action_workflow_automation":false,"fcra_compliant_consumer_reporting_agency":false}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Workday Recruiting"},{"name":"AT&T"}]` | `[{"name":"HiBob"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"ESSENTIAL","summary":"$42 per candidate","features":["Reference check - 2 refs","Identity check"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"candidate","amount":42,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Vital checks for a safe workforce","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"PROFESSIONAL","summary":"$169 per candidate","features":["Employment check - 3 yrs","Basic criminal check","Social media check"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"candidate","amount":169,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Comprehensive check coverage","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"EXECUTIVE","summary":"$397 per candidate","features":["Employment check - 5 yrs","Unlimited criminal check","Drug screening","Global sanctions check"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"candidate","amount":397,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Robust screening for senior hires","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Employment verification check","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":20,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Global sanctions","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":25,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Character reference check","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"check","amount":15,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $42 per candidate for Essential tier up to $397 for Executive tier; individual checks from $15–$25; custom quotes available for high-volume orders.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.veremark.com/pricing/usa","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T13:15:38.345Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"candidate","amount":42,"currency":"USD"}}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | - | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | - | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":42,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Background Checks)

| Capability | Sterling Check | Veremark |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | Per check tier |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:14:20.085Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*