# Certn, Checkr vs Accurate Background Comparison

| | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 205 | 399 | 79 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (56.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (75.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $29.99 1 Case With One-Time Purchase | Starting at $29.99 1 Report With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Certn

Pros:
- Ease of Use (66 reviews)
- Customer Support (25 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Detail (9 reviews)
- Verification Issues (9 reviews)

### Checkr

Pros:
- Ease of Use (85 reviews)
- Background Checks (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Process Delays (21 reviews)

### Accurate Background

Pros:
- Customer Support (37 reviews)
- Helpful (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Process Delays (9 reviews)
- Process Improvement (6 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (148 reviews) | 9.2 (298 reviews) | 9.0 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (155 reviews) | 9.4 (315 reviews) | 9.2 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (106 reviews) | 9.2 (220 reviews) | 9.1 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (108 reviews) | 9.4 (207 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (137 reviews) | 8.5 (264 reviews) | 9.0 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (108 reviews) | 9.1 (209 reviews) | 9.6 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (150 reviews) | 8.5 (289 reviews) | 9.2 (70 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Certn

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essential

Price: Starting at $29.99 1 Case With One-Time Purchase

Description: Covers the essentials for roles that don’t touch sensitive systems or data. Best for support staff, junior, and seasonal hires, where speed, accuracy, and low friction matter most.

Key Features:
- Identity Verification
- Canadian Criminal Record Check

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Checkr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic+

Price: Starting at $29.99 1 Report With One-Time Purchase

Description: Our most affordable option with limited criminal search 

- SSN trace
- Sex offender registry
- Global watchlist search
- National criminal search

Key Features:
- *Additional third-party fees may apply. Learn more about passthrough fees.

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Accurate Background

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Background Check

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Certn** | 8.2/10 | 138 |
| **Checkr** | 8.5/10 | 246 |
| **Accurate Background** | 8.3/10 | 98 |

#### Background Check Administration

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screening and Assessments** | 9.4 (128 reviews) | 9.3 (226 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.3 (124 reviews) | 9.2 (201 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.1 (120 reviews) | 9.2 (208 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 

#### Background Check Data

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Tracking** | 8.9 (117 reviews) | 9.1 (200 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (64 reviews) | 
| **Platform Search** | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 9.0 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (63 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 8.8 (113 reviews) | 8.9 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (62 reviews) | 

#### Background Check Additional Functionality

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.2 (90 reviews) | 8.7 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 8.6 (171 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (59 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 8.4 (163 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (57 reviews) | 

#### AI Insight Check - Background Check

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Insight Check** | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 6.1 (21 reviews) | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Verification** | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 6.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Drug Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Certn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkr** | 9.0/10 | 37 |
| **Accurate Background** | 8.4/10 | 41 |

#### Drug Testing Administration

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screening and Assessments** | Not enough data | 9.2 (34 reviews) | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 

#### Drug Testing Data

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 

#### Drug Testing Additional Functionality

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 8.0 (36 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 7.9 (36 reviews) | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 7.6 (34 reviews) | 

### Reference Check

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Certn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkr** | 9.4/10 | 5 |
| **Accurate Background** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GDPR Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Certn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Accurate Background** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Certn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Accurate Background** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Pre-Employment Screening

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Certn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Accurate Background** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Background Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/background-check)

**Unique to Certn (1):** [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check)

**Unique to Checkr (3):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Drug Testing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drug-testing), [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check)

**Unique to Accurate Background (2):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Drug Testing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drug-testing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Certn | Checkr | Accurate Background | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.9% | 27.9% | 5.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.3% | 56.4% | 19.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.7% | 15.6% | 75.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Certn

- **Computer Software:** 15.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.2%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 9.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.6%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Real Estate:** 4.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Construction:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 37.8%

#### Checkr

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 9.4%
- **Religious Institutions:** 7.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.9%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.3%
- **Construction:** 3.8%
- **Human Resources:** 3.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.0%
- **Real Estate:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 47.6%

#### Accurate Background

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 14.5%
- **Higher Education:** 10.5%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 10.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 7.9%
- **Retail:** 6.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.9%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Hospitality:** 2.6%
- **Human Resources:** 2.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 34.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Certn

- [VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (509 reviews)
- [HireRight](https://www.g2.com/products/hireright/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (179 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Accurate Background

- [HireRight](https://www.g2.com/products/hireright/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (179 reviews)
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- [VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (509 reviews)
- [First Advantage](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6387 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5573 reviews)
- [Hireology](https://www.g2.com/products/hireology/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1362 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1698 reviews)
- [HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1065 reviews)
- [Atlantic Employee Screening](https://www.g2.com/products/atlantic-employee-screening/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (211 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Certn

- Title: [How long does a Certn background check take?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-long-does-a-certn-background-check-take) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "In my experience less than 24 hours depending on the time of day the request is submitted.  Most often within a few hours."
- Title: [What is Certn?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-certn) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Certn is a background check company that uses the RCMP and CPIC system to confirm criminal records, as well as credit and other useful background checks."
- Title: [What does Certn do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-certn-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Background, credit, reference and education verification software."
- Title: [What is the best way to approach a candidate who cannot remember the dates of their criminal charges?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50087-what-is-the-best-way-to-approach-a-candidate-who-cannot-remember-the-dates-of-their-criminal-charges) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Anthony, You are not alone on this one. I always recommend having  candidates try their best and if dates don't line up our support team can help the..."

### Checkr

- Title: [Who uses Checkr?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-checkr) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Companies or individuals who need background checks."
- Title: [Is Checkr integratable with Ceridian?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-checkr-integratable-with-ceridian) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We currently don't have Ceridian in our partner integration matrix. We do integrate with over 50 other HR and ATS platforms, so it's possible that we might..."
- Title: [What is the report type that will give us a faster turnaround time to complete?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-report-type-that-will-give-us-a-faster-turnaround-time-to-complete) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Background checks are normally done after an offer is extended, you may be okay to complete pre-offer in most states but some states do not allow that so..."
- Title: [Does Checkr have a web-based or API product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-checkr-have-a-web-based-or-api-product) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes and they are easy to work with. "

### Accurate Background

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/certn-vs-checkr-vs-accurate-background-accurate-background)