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Compare Checkr and First Advantage 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.99 1 Report With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
Checkr
Star Rating
(380)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.99 1 Report With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansFirst Advantage
Star Rating
(111)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Checkr excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.3, while First Advantage lags behind at 7.8. Reviewers mention that Checkr's intuitive interface makes the onboarding process smoother and less time-consuming.
- Reviewers say that Checkr's Real-Time Tracking feature for background checks is highly rated at 9.1, compared to First Advantage's 7.0. Users appreciate the immediate updates and notifications that Checkr provides, enhancing their ability to manage candidates effectively.
- G2 users highlight Checkr's superior Compliance capabilities in both Background and Drug Testing Administration, scoring 9.2 and 9.2 respectively, while First Advantage scores 7.7 and 9.1. Reviewers mention that Checkr's compliance tools help ensure adherence to regulations seamlessly.
- Users on G2 report that Checkr's Dashboard functionality is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than First Advantage's 7.8. Reviewers mention that Checkr's dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of all ongoing checks, making it easier to track progress.
- Reviewers mention that Checkr's Integrations score of 9.0 is competitive, but First Advantage slightly edges out with a score of 9.3. Users appreciate the variety of third-party applications that First Advantage can connect with, enhancing its versatility.
- Users say that Checkr's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which is notably better than First Advantage's 7.2. Reviewers mention that Checkr's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for resolving issues quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Checkr
Basic+
Starting at $29.99
1 Report With One-Time Purchase
Our most affordable option with limited criminal search
- SSN trace
- Sex offender registry
- Global watchlist search
- National criminal search
- *Additional third-party fees may apply. Learn more about passthrough fees.
First Advantage
No pricing availableFree Trial
Checkr
Free Trial is available
First Advantage
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
287
7.7
81
Ease of Use
9.4
303
7.7
81
Ease of Setup
9.2
212
7.5
29
Ease of Admin
9.5
198
7.4
28
Quality of Support
8.5
255
6.9
78
Quality of Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responsiveness
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expertise of Team
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution Ability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Skills
Not enough data
Not enough data
Professionalism
Not enough data
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
200
7.4
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
279
6.1
80
Features by Category
Planning
Not enough data
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Delivery
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Background Check Administration
9.3
215
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
198
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Verified
Not enough data
9.3
204
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Verified
Not enough data
Background Check Data
9.1
200
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
186
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
197
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Verified
Not enough data
Background Check Additional Functionality
8.7
184
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
171
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
163
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Verified
Not enough data
AI Insight Check - Background Check
6.1
21
Not enough data
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
6.7
21
Not enough data
Drug Testing Administration
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Drug Testing Data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
Drug Testing Additional Functionality
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
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Platform Basics
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
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Platform Data
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
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Platform
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Team Quality
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Checkr and First Advantage share no categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Checkr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
First Advantage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
9.7%
Religious Institutions
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Computer Software
5.0%
Other
64.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Retail
5.7%
Security and Investigations
3.8%
Computer Software
3.8%
Other
63.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Checkr have a web-based or API product?
1 Comment
AD
yes and they are easy to work with. Read more
What is the report type that will give us a faster turnaround time to complete?
1 Comment
MF
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...Read more
Is Checkr integratable with Ceridian?
1 Comment
CD
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...Read more
First Advantage has no discussions with answers
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