# Checkr, VICTIG Background Checks vs HireRight Comparison

| | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 399 | 509 | 179 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (56.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $29.99 1 Report With One-Time Purchase | Contact Us | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Checkr

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

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

### VICTIG Background Checks

Pros:
- Customer Support (82 reviews)
- Ease of Use (82 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Clarity (16 reviews)
- Unclear Information (16 reviews)

### HireRight

Pros:
- Customer Support (9 reviews)
- Background Checks (8 reviews)

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (298 reviews) | 9.6 (442 reviews) | 8.0 (118 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (315 reviews) | 9.6 (448 reviews) | 8.4 (119 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (220 reviews) | 9.5 (306 reviews) | 8.5 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (207 reviews) | 9.5 (283 reviews) | 8.3 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (264 reviews) | 9.7 (439 reviews) | 7.1 (115 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (209 reviews) | 9.8 (300 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (289 reviews) | 9.2 (441 reviews) | 6.7 (114 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### VICTIG Background Checks

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Comprehensive Background Checks 

Price: Contact Us

Description: Please reach out to us for custom pricing based on your needs.

Key Features:
- Criminal Background Checks
- Drug & Occupational Health Testing
- Employment Verifications

[Learn more about VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### HireRight

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Background Check

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkr** | 8.5/10 | 246 |
| **VICTIG Background Checks** | 9.0/10 | 367 |
| **HireRight** | 8.2/10 | 89 |

#### Background Check Administration

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screening and Assessments** | 9.3 (226 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (310 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 9.2 (201 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.2 (208 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (200 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (43 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Background Check Data

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Tracking** | 9.1 (200 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (194 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Platform Search** | 9.0 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 8.9 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (197 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Background Check Additional Functionality

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.7 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (153 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.6 (171 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Messaging** | 8.4 (163 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (165 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### AI Insight Check - Background Check

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Insight Check** | 6.1 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Verification** | 6.7 (21 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Drug Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkr** | 9.0/10 | 37 |
| **VICTIG Background Checks** | 9.1/10 | 68 |
| **HireRight** | 8.2/10 | 12 |

#### Drug Testing Administration

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screening and Assessments** | 9.2 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (59 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 9.3 (60 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (59 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 

#### Drug Testing Data

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Tracking** | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 

#### Drug Testing Additional Functionality

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobility** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (50 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (51 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Payment** | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (48 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 

### Reference Check

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkr** | 9.4/10 | 5 |
| **VICTIG Background Checks** | 9.4/10 | 41 |
| **HireRight** | 9.1/10 | 12 |

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automated** | Not enough data | 9.5 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Optimization** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (29 reviews) | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.6 (30 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Identity verification** | Not enough data | 9.3 (37 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Fraud detection** | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Custom branding** | Not enough data | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (37 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.6 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **GDPR Compliant** | Not enough data | 9.5 (32 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkr** | N/A | N/A |
| **VICTIG Background Checks** | N/A | N/A |
| **HireRight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkr** | N/A | N/A |
| **VICTIG Background Checks** | N/A | N/A |
| **HireRight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkr** | N/A | N/A |
| **VICTIG Background Checks** | N/A | N/A |
| **HireRight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 (3):** [Drug Testing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drug-testing), [Background Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/background-check), [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check)

**Unique to Checkr (1):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)


**Unique to HireRight (1):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Checkr | VICTIG Background Checks | HireRight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.9% | 26.0% | 8.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 56.4% | 55.6% | 46.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.6% | 18.3% | 44.9% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### VICTIG Background Checks

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 9.3%
- **Human Resources:** 8.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Construction:** 4.7%
- **Real Estate:** 4.1%
- **Hospitality:** 3.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **Retail:** 3.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 47.3%

#### HireRight

- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 9.6%
- **Human Resources:** 5.7%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 5.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.7%
- **Higher Education:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1%
- **Retail:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 47.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Checkr

- [Certn](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [First Advantage](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Accurate Background](https://www.g2.com/products/accurate-background-accurate-background/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (79 reviews)
- [Verified First](https://www.g2.com/products/verified-first/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Hireology](https://www.g2.com/products/hireology/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1362 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6389 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5593 reviews)
- [Cisive](https://www.g2.com/products/cisive-cisive/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1065 reviews)
- [AccuSourceHR, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/products/accusourcehr-inc/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (171 reviews)

### Alternatives to VICTIG Background Checks

- [GoodHire (a Checkr company)](https://www.g2.com/products/goodhire-a-checkr-company/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Hireology](https://www.g2.com/products/hireology/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1362 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6389 reviews)
- [Certn](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Cisive](https://www.g2.com/products/cisive-cisive/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Xref](https://www.g2.com/products/xref-xref/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1065 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5593 reviews)
- [AccuSourceHR, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/products/accusourcehr-inc/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (171 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)

### Alternatives to HireRight

- [GoodHire (a Checkr company)](https://www.g2.com/products/goodhire-a-checkr-company/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Zinc](https://www.g2.com/products/zinc-work/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (176 reviews)
- [First Advantage](https://www.g2.com/products/first-advantage/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Accurate Background](https://www.g2.com/products/accurate-background-accurate-background/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (79 reviews)
- [Cisive](https://www.g2.com/products/cisive-cisive/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6389 reviews)
- [DISA Global Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/disa-global-solutions/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [Certn](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Hireology](https://www.g2.com/products/hireology/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1362 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5593 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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. "

### VICTIG Background Checks

- Title: [Are you a nationwide company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/company-7cd0c710-ad5b-46a8-86eb-cc716f3d7e09) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we are located in Salt Lake City, Utah and are a nationwide company."
- Title: [can you intergrate with Proliant Payroll System](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13086-can-you-intergrate-with-proliant-payroll-system) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "This is a website you log in to securely to get the background checks, I do not believe you can integrate it with any of your current payroll or Human..."
- Title: [What are your county criminal turn around times?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/turn-around-time) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our average nationwide TAT is 1.8 days. "
- Title: [How long does it take for your support staff to return support ticket requests?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/customer-service-1383728b-65f4-4f43-aab8-369667b05cbd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We have a live person that answers the phone every time anyone calls.  We will never let any support ticket go longer than 1 hour without a response.  Our..."
- Title: [Do you offshore data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-446c961f-4997-40d4-b312-b484bdcaba99) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, we do not offshore data and never will.  "

### HireRight

- Title: [Is HireRight a good company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-hireright-a-good-company) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Noooooo"
- Title: [Does HireRight verify education?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-hireright-verify-education) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No they did not"
- Title: [What does HireRight check for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-hireright-check-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Selling your information to people "
- Title: [Why do you ask for documents when you don't review them?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-do-you-ask-for-documents-when-you-don-t-review-them) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Had the same issue with this company - four different certificates/grades transcripts were submitted on four different occasions, but the researcher seemed..."

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