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Best Background Check Services Provider

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Background check services are outsourced solutions that verify an individual’s identity, employment, education, financial history, and criminal records. Unlike background check software, which provides self-service tools for human resources (HR) teams, these services combine automated data checks with human expertise to deliver more comprehensive, accurate, and legally defensible results.

Benefits: Background check services reduce hiring risk, protect against negligent hiring claims, increase workplace safety, and comply with regulations like Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Key screening areas: Identity verification, employment and education history, criminal records, sanctions and watchlists, drug testing, and continuous monitoring

Why was this category introduced?

This category was introduced to give buyers a dedicated space for service-first screening providers, distinct from software-only tools. As global hiring, compliance requirements, and workplace safety demands increase, background check services provide outsourced expertise and compliance services like employment law, data privacy, risk, and security. They also cover industry-specific compliance, such as healthcare exclusion checks, like Office of Inspector General (OIG) check and System for Award Management (SAM), checks in transportation like the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements in financial services.

To qualify for inclusion in the Background Check Services category, a services provider must:

Deliver background screening services, not self-service software
Provide comprehensive checks on employment, education, identity, credit and financial history, drug testing, and criminal record
Incorporate human verification to validate candidate information beyond automated database lookups
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FCRA, GDPR, HIPAA, DPDP) and provide legally defensible results
Offer secure data handling, applicant rights management, and dispute resolution processes
Support customizable or industry-specific screening packages (e.g., healthcare license verification, DOT compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) checks)
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Service Provider

(172)3.6 out of 5
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HireRight is a leading global provider of technology-driven workforce risk management and compliance solutions. We provide comprehensive background screening, verification, identification, monitoring,

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    • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
    • Financial Services
    Provider Works With
    • 44% Enterprise
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 9% Small-Business
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  • HireRight Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    9
    Background Checks
    8
    Ease of Use
    8
    Efficiency
    6
    Product Quality
    6
    Cons
    Delays
    6
    Process Delays
    6
    Slow Performance
    6
    Poor Customer Support
    5
    Time-Consuming
    4
Industries Serviced
  • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Financial Services
Provider Works With
  • 44% Enterprise
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 9% Small-Business
Services OfferedInformation
  • Background Screening
HireRight Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
9
Background Checks
8
Ease of Use
8
Efficiency
6
Product Quality
6
Cons
Delays
6
Process Delays
6
Slow Performance
6
Poor Customer Support
5
Time-Consuming
4

Service Provider

(17)4.9 out of 5
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InCheck is a comprehensive background screening and monitoring solution designed to assist organizations in verifying the credentials and backgrounds of potential employees. This service encompasses a

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    Provider Works With
    • 59% Mid-Market
    • 29% Small-Business
    • 12% Enterprise
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    • Background Checks
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    • Education Verifications
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  • InCheck Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    9
    Ease of Use
    9
    Helpful
    7
    Representative Responsiveness
    7
    Process Streamlining
    6
    Cons
    Access Issues
    1
    Limited Access
    1
    Login Issues
    1
    Login Problems
    1
    Process Delays
    1
Industries Serviced
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Provider Works With
  • 59% Mid-Market
  • 29% Small-Business
  • 12% Enterprise
Services OfferedInformation
  • Background Checks
  • Employment Verifications
  • Education Verifications
InCheck Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
9
Ease of Use
9
Helpful
7
Representative Responsiveness
7
Process Streamlining
6
Cons
Access Issues
1
Limited Access
1
Login Issues
1
Login Problems
1
Process Delays
1

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VICTIG Background Checks is a comprehensive background screening solution designed to assist organizations in conducting thorough pre-employment checks, drug testing, and verification processes. This

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    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • Human Resources
    Provider Works With
    • 54% Mid-Market
    • 27% Small-Business
    • 19% Enterprise
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    • Background Checks
    • Drug and Health Screening
    • Employment Verifications
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  • VICTIG Background Checks Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    82
    Ease of Use
    82
    Response Time
    65
    Speed
    64
    Background Checks
    55
    Cons
    Lack of Clarity
    16
    Unclear Information
    16
    Delays
    11
    Process Delays
    9
    Poor Customer Support
    8
Industries Serviced
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • Human Resources
Provider Works With
  • 54% Mid-Market
  • 27% Small-Business
  • 19% Enterprise
Services OfferedInformation
  • Background Checks
  • Drug and Health Screening
  • Employment Verifications
Top Rated Products Matching VICTIG Background Checks ExpertiseInformation
VICTIG Background Checks Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
82
Ease of Use
82
Response Time
65
Speed
64
Background Checks
55
Cons
Lack of Clarity
16
Unclear Information
16
Delays
11
Process Delays
9
Poor Customer Support
8

Service Provider

(79)4.5 out of 5
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Accurate Background is a leading provider of compliant, automated workforce screening solutions. Leveraging proprietary technology and superior service, over 16,000 global organizations trust us to mi

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    • Hospital & Health Care
    • Higher Education
    Provider Works With
    • 90% Enterprise
    • 34% Mid-Market
    • 23% Small-Business
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  • Accurate Background Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    38
    Helpful
    19
    Representative Responsiveness
    19
    Ease of Use
    18
    Background Checks
    17
    Cons
    Process Delays
    9
    Process Improvement
    6
    Slow Checks
    6
    Delays
    5
    Poor Customer Support
    5
Industries Serviced
  • Hospital & Health Care
  • Higher Education
Provider Works With
  • 90% Enterprise
  • 34% Mid-Market
  • 23% Small-Business
Services OfferedInformation
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Accurate Background Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
38
Helpful
19
Representative Responsiveness
19
Ease of Use
18
Background Checks
17
Cons
Process Delays
9
Process Improvement
6
Slow Checks
6
Delays
5
Poor Customer Support
5

Service Provider

(111)4.7 out of 5
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We’re on a mission to make every workplace safer! Join the Cisive movement to onboard only the highest quality talent quickly, while eliminating bad actors that put you, your teams, & your clie

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    • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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    • 48% Mid-Market
    • 28% Enterprise
    • 23% Small-Business
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    20
    Ease of Use
    15
    Helpful
    12
    Representative Responsiveness
    10
    Response Time
    10
    Cons
    Time Management
    3
    Delays
    2
    Expensive
    2
    Lack of Clarity
    2
    Time Limitations
    2
Industries Serviced
  • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
Provider Works With
  • 48% Mid-Market
  • 28% Enterprise
  • 23% Small-Business
Services OfferedInformation
No information available
Cisive Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
20
Ease of Use
15
Helpful
12
Representative Responsiveness
10
Response Time
10
Cons
Time Management
3
Delays
2
Expensive
2
Lack of Clarity
2
Time Limitations
2

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(24)4.7 out of 5
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Streamline employee background checks and drug-testing for any size business Simple Workflow - No more data entry, paper forms, and emails. We automate collecting applicant's data, disclosures, che

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    • 71% Small-Business
    • 29% Mid-Market
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  • BackgroundChecks.com Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    7
    Customer Support
    5
    Helpful
    4
    Friendly
    3
    Representative Responsiveness
    3
    Cons
    Lack of Detail
    2
    Expensive
    1
    Poor Customer Support
    1
    Poor UI
    1
Industries Serviced
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Provider Works With
  • 71% Small-Business
  • 29% Mid-Market
Services OfferedInformation
  • Background Checks
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BackgroundChecks.com Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
7
Customer Support
5
Helpful
4
Friendly
3
Representative Responsiveness
3
Cons
Lack of Detail
2
Expensive
1
Poor Customer Support
1
Poor UI
1
Provider Description
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First Advantage delivers comprehensive background check and drug screening solutions that enable employers and housing providers to make confident applicant choices, reduce risk, and maintain complian

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    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • Information Technology and Services
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    • 44% Enterprise
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 12% Small-Business
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  • First Advantage Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    15
    Ease of Use
    15
    Helpful
    12
    Representative Responsiveness
    8
    Knowledgeable Staff
    7
    Cons
    Poor Customer Support
    10
    Delays
    7
    Lack of Clarity
    7
    Process Delays
    5
    Complex Processes
    4
Industries Serviced
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • Information Technology and Services
Provider Works With
  • 44% Enterprise
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 12% Small-Business
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First Advantage Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
15
Ease of Use
15
Helpful
12
Representative Responsiveness
8
Knowledgeable Staff
7
Cons
Poor Customer Support
10
Delays
7
Lack of Clarity
7
Process Delays
5
Complex Processes
4

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(14)4.9 out of 5
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SRA Screening is an established PBSA accredited background screening company. Our pursuit of client satisfaction is never-ending as we continuously improve our products and services based on client ne

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    Provider Works With
    • 43% Small-Business
    • 36% Mid-Market
    • 7% Enterprise
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    • Background Check
    • UKG Marketplace
    • Drug Testing
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  • SRA Screening Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    6
    Response Time
    6
    Time-saving
    6
    Efficiency
    5
    Helpful
    5
    Cons
    Expensive
    2
    Poor Applicant Quality
    1
    Verification Issues
    1
Industries Serviced
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Provider Works With
  • 43% Small-Business
  • 36% Mid-Market
  • 7% Enterprise
Services OfferedInformation
  • Background Check
  • UKG Marketplace
  • Drug Testing
SRA Screening Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
6
Response Time
6
Time-saving
6
Efficiency
5
Helpful
5
Cons
Expensive
2
Poor Applicant Quality
1
Verification Issues
1

Service Provider

(10)5.0 out of 5
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PreciseCheck is a consumer reporting agency providing background checks to employers. PreciseCheck is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association which indicates our firm's commit

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    • 80% Mid-Market
    • 20% Small-Business
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Representative Responsiveness
    6
    Response Time
    6
    Customer Support
    5
    Ease of Use
    5
    Friendly
    4
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
Industries Serviced
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Provider Works With
  • 80% Mid-Market
  • 20% Small-Business
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PreciseCheck Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Representative Responsiveness
6
Response Time
6
Customer Support
5
Ease of Use
5
Friendly
4
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This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.

Service Provider

(12)3.7 out of 5
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HireSafe has the the knowledge and experience to guide our clients through the hiring maze. Founded in 1997, HireSafe provides the best in background screening services, programs, coverage and technol

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  • 75% Mid-Market
  • 17% Small-Business
  • 8% Enterprise
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Universal Background Screening is a leading provider of employment background screening solutions firm for Customer Satisfaction .

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    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 25% Enterprise
    • 19% Small-Business
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  • Universal Background Screening Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    2
    Background Checks
    1
    Communication
    1
    Customer Support
    1
    Easy Integrations
    1
    Cons
    Delays
    2
    Process Delays
    2
    Lack of Clarity
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
    Poor Customer Support
    1
Industries Serviced
No information available
Provider Works With
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 25% Enterprise
  • 19% Small-Business
Services OfferedInformation
No information available
Universal Background Screening Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
2
Background Checks
1
Communication
1
Customer Support
1
Easy Integrations
1
Cons
Delays
2
Process Delays
2
Lack of Clarity
1
Learning Curve
1
Poor Customer Support
1
Provider Description
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Hiring is the lifeblood of every organization. Having the right people in place can mean the difference between success and failure. That's why we take an approach to background screening unlike anyon

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    • Staffing and Recruiting
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    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 25% Enterprise
    • 19% Small-Business
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  • Asurint Background Screening Solutions Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    2
    Applicant Management
    1
    Background Checks
    1
    Candidate Management
    1
    Easy Integrations
    1
    Cons
    Poor Applicant Quality
    1
    Slow Checks
    1
Industries Serviced
  • Staffing and Recruiting
Provider Works With
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 25% Enterprise
  • 19% Small-Business
Services OfferedInformation
No information available
Asurint Background Screening Solutions Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
2
Applicant Management
1
Background Checks
1
Candidate Management
1
Easy Integrations
1
Cons
Poor Applicant Quality
1
Slow Checks
1
Provider Description
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PreHire Screening Services is a full service, nationwide pre-employment background screening company.

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    • 40% Mid-Market
    • 30% Small-Business
    • 20% Enterprise
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Background Checks
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Organization
    1
    Time-saving
    1
    Verification Speed
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
Industries Serviced
No information available
Provider Works With
  • 40% Mid-Market
  • 30% Small-Business
  • 20% Enterprise
Services OfferedInformation
No information available
PreHire Screening Services Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Background Checks
1
Ease of Use
1
Organization
1
Time-saving
1
Verification Speed
1
Cons
Expensive
1
Provider Description
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Choice Screening is dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and affordable solutions for your background screening needs.

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    • Staffing and Recruiting
    Provider Works With
    • 64% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
    • 18% Enterprise
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Background Checks
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    Easy Integrations
    1
    Efficiency
    1
    Features
    1
    Cons
    Difficult Setup
    1
    Lack of Clarity
    1
    Lack of Detail
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
    Poor Customer Support
    1
Industries Serviced
  • Staffing and Recruiting
Provider Works With
  • 64% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
  • 18% Enterprise
Services OfferedInformation
No information available
Choice Screening Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Background Checks
2
Ease of Use
2
Easy Integrations
1
Efficiency
1
Features
1
Cons
Difficult Setup
1
Lack of Clarity
1
Lack of Detail
1
Learning Curve
1
Poor Customer Support
1

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(8)3.6 out of 5
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ClearStar is a leading and trusted Human Capital Integrity℠ company specializing in background screening and medical information services. We provide employers across the globe the tools they need to

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    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 13% Small-Business
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Background Checks
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Efficiency
    1
    Features
    1
    Product Quality
    1
    Cons
    Delays
    1
    Difficult Navigation
    1
    Email Notifications
    1
    Hiring Issues
    1
    Inefficient Hiring Process
    1
Industries Serviced
No information available
Provider Works With
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 13% Small-Business
Services OfferedInformation
No information available
ClearStar Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Background Checks
1
Ease of Use
1
Efficiency
1
Features
1
Product Quality
1
Cons
Delays
1
Difficult Navigation
1
Email Notifications
1
Hiring Issues
1
Inefficient Hiring Process
1