# Cisive vs Universal Background Screening Comparison | | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 116 | 16 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cisive Pros: - Customer Support (20 reviews) - Ease of Use (15 reviews) Cons: - Time Management (3 reviews) - Delays (2 reviews) ### Universal Background Screening Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Background Checks (1 reviews) Cons: - Delays (2 reviews) - Process Delays (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (90 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (90 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (89 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (87 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cisive #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Request a Price Quote from Cisive Price: Contact Us Description: Reach out to us and we will work with you to put a screening package together that meets your specific needs! Key Features: - The industry's most accurate background screening - Digitize & automate your manual paper processes - A single source of truth for your employee data [Learn more about Cisive](https://www.g2.com/products/cisive-cisive/reviews) #### Free Trial No ### Universal Background Screening #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### HR Compliance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | N/A | N/A | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Interoperability** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Platform Search** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Notifications** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Background Check | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | 8.9/10 | 74 | | **Universal Background Screening** | 7.9/10 | 12 | #### Background Check Administration | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Screening and Assessments** | 9.3 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (9 reviews) | | **Compliance** | 9.2 (50 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Dashboard** | 9.1 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (5 reviews) | #### Background Check Data | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Tracking** | 9.3 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Platform Search** | 8.9 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Alerts and Notifications** | 8.6 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Background Check Additional Functionality | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Mobility** | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Messaging** | 8.2 (35 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | #### AI Insight Check - Background Check | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Insight Check** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Drug Testing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | 8.5/10 | 13 | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Drug Testing Administration | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Screening and Assessments** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Drug Testing Data | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Tracking** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Notifications** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Drug Testing Additional Functionality | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Mobility** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Messaging** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Payment** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Reference Check | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | 9.5/10 | 7 | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Content | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reports** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Optimization** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interoperability** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Identity verification** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Fraud detection** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Custom branding** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Visualization** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Notifications** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **GDPR Compliant** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Recruiting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | N/A | N/A | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Acquisition Suites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | N/A | N/A | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Onboarding | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | 9.1/10 | 66 | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Onboarding | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 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 | #### Platform Content | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Forms** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **E-Signature** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Background Checks** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 8.7 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 9.0 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 8.9 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Recruiting and Onboarding | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Interview Scheduling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Onboarding** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Pre-Employment Screening | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisive** | 9.0/10 | 56 | | **Universal Background Screening** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 8.7 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 9.0 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 8.9 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Background Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/background-check), [Drug Testing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drug-testing) **Unique to Cisive (3):** [HR Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-compliance), [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cisive | Universal Background Screening | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 21.9% | 21.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 47.4% | 57.1% | | **Enterprise** | 30.7% | 21.4% | ### By Industry #### Cisive - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 23.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 15.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 13.3% - **Higher Education:** 5.3% - **Hospitality:** 4.4% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7% - **Government Administration:** 2.7% - **Environmental Services:** 2.7% - **Education Management:** 2.7% - **Other:** 23.9% #### Universal Background Screening - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 28.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 28.6% - **Construction:** 14.3% - **Retail:** 7.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.1% - **Automotive:** 7.1% - **Accounting:** 7.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cisive - [Checkr](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (399 reviews) - [VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (512 reviews) - [GoodHire (a Checkr company)](https://www.g2.com/products/goodhire-a-checkr-company/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (280 reviews) - [HireRight](https://www.g2.com/products/hireright/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (188 reviews) - [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6538 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 (5790 reviews) - [HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1066 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12942 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4232 reviews) ### Alternatives to Universal Background Screening - [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6538 reviews) - [Checkr](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (399 reviews) - [HireRight](https://www.g2.com/products/hireright/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (188 reviews) - [GoodHire (a Checkr company)](https://www.g2.com/products/goodhire-a-checkr-company/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (280 reviews) - [VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (512 reviews) - [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5790 reviews) - [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1715 reviews) - [Hireology](https://www.g2.com/products/hireology/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1362 reviews) - [HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1066 reviews) - [Atlantic Employee Screening](https://www.g2.com/products/atlantic-employee-screening/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (211 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cisive - Title: [How often will I be invoiced?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intellicorp-billing-4ae11a5c-c9dd-46fb-b822-f4e92d129656) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "IntelliCorp invoices clients on a monthly basis. Invoices are created within the first three business days of each month and emailed to a client’s billing..." - Title: [Can I switch from invoice billing to credit card and vice versa?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intellicorp-billing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, this option can be changed through the self service area. Log in to your account, on the menu bar, go to Your Account —> Manage Account —> Manage Payments." - Title: [What information do I need to run a criminal search on an individual?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intellicorp-searches-2e556cd4-eb4a-4356-adfa-c2501546ba02) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Once you have a signed Authorization Form from the individual, you will need the following information: Last Name; First name; Middle Name (preferable) or..." - Title: [How long does a background check take?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intellicorp-searches-517c1be4-224f-4353-9e87-69be1b7ed524) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "IntelliCorp understands your sense of urgency to make decisions regarding employees and volunteers. Our standard turnaround time is 3-5 business days...." - Title: [What is the difference between a Federal Criminal Search and a Statewide Criminal Search?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intellicorp-searches-bafdd093-21e8-4e6c-81bd-745c62462b6b) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "The Federal Criminal Search provides a detailed report on criminal cases prosecuted at the federal district court level. All federal criminal record searches..." ### Universal Background Screening No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisive-cisive-vs-universal-background-screening)