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# Checkr vs First Advantage Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Checkr** [

4.5/5(459)

](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews#reviews)

**First Advantage** [

3.4/5(113)

](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Checkr**
Free Trial

**Starting at $29.99** 1 Report With One-Time Purchase · Basic+

**First Advantage**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Checkr**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 64 responses

**First Advantage**
4 months

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**Checkr**
7 months16 months sooner

Based on 51 responses

**First Advantage**
23 months

Based on 10 responses

Perceived Cost

**Checkr**
$$$$$

**First Advantage**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Checkr**
7%

**First Advantage**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Checkr**
[
Ease of Use (98)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1190415&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Background Checks (71)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1190859&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (28)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1189724&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Process Delays (27)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1191360&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**First Advantage**
[
Customer Support (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1114282&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1113799&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1114471&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Delays (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1114414&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Checkr**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2a692490cd032af307ee5915b408b3e1/able-by-bullhorn.png "Product Avatar Image")

Able by Bullhorn

](https://www.g2.com/products/able-by-bullhorn/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5050bdb8d37e224b81be9bcc0f5a7222/ashby-ashby.png "Product Avatar Image")

Ashby

](https://www.g2.com/products/ashby-ashby/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_648dde46457d881752db10d9c92d2cd1/bamboohr.png "Product Avatar Image")

BambooHR

](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2f428d3a14b3ad2d4d2b4d295a9d01b8/bullhorn.png "Product Avatar Image")

Bullhorn

](https://www.g2.com/products/bullhorn/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/integrations)

**First Advantage**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5050bdb8d37e224b81be9bcc0f5a7222/ashby-ashby.png "Product Avatar Image")

Ashby

](https://www.g2.com/products/ashby-ashby/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7d39386f68f40a2fcef344d44d8a7124/avature.png "Product Avatar Image")

Avature

](https://www.g2.com/products/avature/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a9522ba73e107fb2f9a07dc8dc044f17/brassring.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

BrassRing

](https://www.g2.com/products/brassring/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2f428d3a14b3ad2d4d2b4d295a9d01b8/bullhorn.png "Product Avatar Image")

Bullhorn

](https://www.g2.com/products/bullhorn/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/integrations)

Screenshots

**Checkr**
 ![Checkr screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1313104/Checkr-Dashboard-and-Candidate-Portal.png)

**First Advantage**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Checkr**

9.2

9.2348

**First Advantage**

7.7

7.781

Ease of Use

**Checkr**

9.4

9.4366

**First Advantage**

7.7

7.782

Ease of Setup

**Checkr**

9.3

9.3268

**First Advantage**

7.5

7.529

Ease of Admin

**Checkr**

9.5

9.5248

**First Advantage**

7.4

7.428

Quality of Support

**Checkr**

8.5

8.5308

**First Advantage**

6.9

6.979

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Checkr**

9.1

9.1249

**First Advantage**

7.4

7.428

Product Direction (% positive)

**Checkr**

8.7

8.7334

**First Advantage**

6.1

6.180

Features

Background Check[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

298

7.1

76

Background Check Administration

Screening and Assessments

9.4(won by 1.9)

264

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

46

|

Verified

Compliance

9.2(won by 1.7)

208

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

44

|

Verified

Dashboard

9.3(won by 1.8)

223

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

42

|

Verified

Tenant Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employment Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drug & Health Screenings

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Check Data

Real-Time Tracking

9.1(won by 2.3)

204

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.8

42

|

Verified

Platform Search

9.0(won by 2.2)

188

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.8

39

|

Verified

Alerts and Notifications

8.9(won by 1.8)

209

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

38

|

Verified

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Check Additional Functionality

Integrations

8.7(won by 1.5)

205

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

35

|

Verified

Mobility

8.6(won by 1.6)

172

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.0

31

|

Verified

Messaging

8.4(won by 1.6)

164

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.8

34

|

Verified

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screening Services Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Insight Check - Background Check

Insight Check

6.1(won by default)

21

Not enough data

AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check

Verification

6.9(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Employment Eligibility Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Education Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reference Checking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Applications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drug Testing[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

38

9.0

21

Drug Testing Administration

Screening and Assessments

9.2(won by 0.5)

35

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

19

Compliance

9.2(won by 0.3)

36

8.9

20

Dashboard

9.4(won by 0.2)

34

9.2

18

Integrations

9.1(tied score)

33

9.1(tied score)

18

Drug Testing Data

Real-Time Tracking

9.1

33

9.2(won by 0.1)

19

Alerts and Notifications

9.3(won by 0.1)

34

9.2

19

Drug Testing Additional Functionality

Mobility

8.7(won by 0.3)

30

8.4

15

Messaging

8.9(won by 0.2)

30

8.7

17

Payment

8.3

29

9.4(won by 1.1)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reference Check[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.4

5

Not enough data

Platform Content

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Optimization

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Performance

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts and Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

GDPR Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Survey Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reference Request Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reference Checking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email/Online

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Referral Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Survey Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bulk Reference Request

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Recruiting[Hide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

SAP Store[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - SAP Store

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-Employment Screening[Hide 68 FeaturesShow 68 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Checkr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c9d304ee8b6dabf3c1fcb082188993d7/checkr.svg "Checkr")](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews)

Checkr

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

57.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.4%

[![First Advantage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/962e5cddb603ab7839e11e282d59b3fd/first-advantage.svg "First Advantage")](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews)

First Advantage

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

46.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

26.7%

10.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

57.9%

43.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

15.4%

46.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Checkr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c9d304ee8b6dabf3c1fcb082188993d7/checkr.svg "Checkr")](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews)
Checkr

Religious Institutions

9.0%

Staffing and Recruiting

8.3%

Information Technology and Services

6.6%

Hospital & Health Care

6.6%

Computer Software

5.2%

Other

64.2%

[![First Advantage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/962e5cddb603ab7839e11e282d59b3fd/first-advantage.svg "First Advantage")](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews)
First Advantage

Staffing and Recruiting

15.0%

Information Technology and Services

8.4%

Retail

5.6%

Computer Software

3.7%

Security and Investigations

3.7%

Other

63.6%

FAQs

## Checkr vs First Advantage FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Checkr vs First Advantage?

Checkr stands out from First Advantage with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support scores, and a larger focus on ease of use and integrations.

| [Checkr](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews) | [First Advantage](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (456 reviews) | 3.4/5 (111 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| 9.3 | 7.5 |
| 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Ease of Use (98 all-time mentions) | Customer Support (15 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Checkr and First Advantage compare?

Checkr is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Checkr:** Reviewers describe pricing as fair and transparent, with several noting that the cost is reasonable for the features and speed provided.
- **First Advantage:** Recent reviews cite higher costs and less satisfaction with pricing, with some reviewers switching due to pricing concerns and value trade-offs.
- **Switching Reason:** Reviewers mention switching from First Advantage to other providers due to high costs and dissatisfaction with support.

### What are the best alternatives to Checkr and First Advantage?

The top 3 alternatives to Checkr and First Advantage are VICTIG Background Checks, HireRight, and Certn.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Checkr](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews) | 4.5/5 (456 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing is described as fair and transparent | Ease of Use (98 all-time mentions) |
| [First Advantage](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews) | 3.4/5 (111 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers cite higher costs and value concerns | Customer Support (15 all-time mentions) |
| [VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews) | 4.7/5 (513 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | High reviewer satisfaction |
| [HireRight](https://www.g2.com/products/hireright/reviews) | 3.9/5 (197 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Reliable background checks |
| [Certn](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews) | 4.7/5 (206 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Speed and ease of use |

### Which Background Check features should I prioritize when comparing Checkr and First Advantage?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, integration capabilities, speed, compliance, and customer support when comparing Checkr and First Advantage.

- **Ease of Use:** Checkr (9.4), First Advantage (7.7); Checkr has 98 all-time mentions for ease of use, First Advantage 15.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Checkr has 37 all-time mentions for integrations and 28 for easy integrations; First Advantage reviewers cite integration with Workday and other HR systems.
- **Speed:** Checkr (47 all-time mentions), First Advantage (7 all-time mentions).
- **Compliance:** Compliance is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products.
- **Customer Support:** Checkr (8.6), First Advantage (6.9); Checkr has 28 all-time mentions for poor customer support, First Advantage 10.

### What are the pros and cons of Checkr vs First Advantage?

Checkr's headline strength is ease of use, while First Advantage is most often cited for customer support responsiveness.

- **Checkr strengths:** Ease of use (98 all-time mentions), speed (47), integrations (37), time-saving (22), reporting (7).
- **Checkr trade-offs:** Poor customer support (28), process delays (27), lack of clarity (17), usability issues (8).
- **First Advantage strengths:** Customer support (15), helpful staff (12), ease of use (15), knowledgeable staff (7), speed (7).
- **First Advantage trade-offs:** Poor customer support (10), delays (7), complex processes (4), time-consuming (4), poor onboarding (3).

### Is Checkr or First Advantage better for small businesses?

Checkr is the better fit for small businesses, with stronger small-business sentiment and a focus on ease of use and quick setup.

- **Checkr:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight positive experiences from small businesses and startups, citing ease of use and fast onboarding.
- **First Advantage:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with fewer small-business-focused reviews and more feedback from larger organizations.

### Which Background Check platform has better integrations?

Checkr is favored by reviewers for integrations, with more frequent and diverse integration mentions.

- **Checkr:** Integrates with Greenhouse (7 all-time mentions), Paylocity (7), and BambooHR (4); integrations are cited in 37 reviews, with 28 specifically mentioning easy integrations.
- **First Advantage:** Reviewers mention integration with Workday and other HR systems, but with fewer specific integration mentions overall.

### How do Checkr and First Advantage compare on customer support?

Checkr outperforms First Advantage on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.7 points (8.6 vs 6.9), a material difference.

- **Checkr:** Reviewers highlight responsive account management and helpful customer success teams, though some mention challenges reaching support by phone.
- **First Advantage:** Reviewers note knowledgeable and helpful staff, but also cite long wait times, complex support structures, and inconsistent experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, Checkr or First Advantage?

Checkr is easier to implement than First Advantage, with a 1.8-point advantage on Ease of Setup (9.3 vs 7.5).

- **Checkr:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as quick, intuitive, and straightforward, with many citing easy onboarding and integration with HR platforms.
- **First Advantage:** Reviewers report more complex onboarding, longer setup times, and challenges with support during implementation.

### Which product has better Compliance?

Checkr is rated higher for Compliance, the most frequently mentioned feature across both products.

- **Checkr:** Meets Requirements score of 9.2, with reviewers citing compliance as a key benefit and noting customizable options to ensure regulatory adherence.
- **First Advantage:** Meets Requirements score of 7.7, with some reviewers expressing concerns about compliance and state law adherence.

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