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At a Glance
First Advantage
First Advantage
Star Rating
(111)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zinc
Zinc
Star Rating
(156)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (67.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zinc
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that First Advantage's "Background Check Administration" features, particularly in "Screening and Assessments," scored lower at 7.7 compared to Zinc's impressive 9.3, indicating that Zinc offers a more robust and user-friendly experience in this critical area.
  • Reviewers mention that Zinc excels in "Compliance" with a score of 9.3, while First Advantage lags behind at 7.7, suggesting that Zinc provides better tools and resources to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • G2 users highlight that Zinc's "Quality of Support" is significantly better, scoring 9.3 compared to First Advantage's 7.2, which indicates that users may find more reliable assistance and faster resolutions with Zinc.
  • Users on G2 emphasize that Zinc's "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.5, while First Advantage only scores 7.8, suggesting that Zinc's interface and overall user experience are more intuitive and accessible for everyday tasks.
  • Reviewers say that Zinc's "Integrations" feature is a standout, scoring 9.4, while First Advantage's score of 7.7 indicates that Zinc may offer a wider range of compatible tools and services, enhancing overall functionality.
  • Users report that Zinc's "Real-Time Tracking" capabilities in both "Background Check Data" and "Drug Testing Data" are rated highly at 9.5 and 9.3 respectively, while First Advantage's scores of 7.0 and 9.3 suggest that Zinc provides a more comprehensive and timely tracking solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
First Advantage
No pricing available
Zinc
No pricing available
Free Trial
First Advantage
No trial information available
Zinc
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.7
81
9.3
113
Ease of Use
7.7
81
9.5
116
Ease of Setup
7.5
29
9.3
55
Ease of Admin
7.4
28
9.5
53
Quality of Support
6.9
78
9.2
103
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?
7.4
28
9.3
52
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
80
9.2
99
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Planning
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Delivery
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Not enough data
9.2
68
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.3
50
Not enough data
9.2
54
Background Check Data
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
9.3
54
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.0
35
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
54
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
9.4
49
Not enough data
8.8
43
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
9.4
45
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
9.5
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
38
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.5
42
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
9.7
43
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Employment ScreeningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
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
First Advantage
First Advantage
Zinc
Zinc
First Advantage and Zinc share no categories
Unique Categories
First Advantage
First Advantage is categorized as Background Check Services
Zinc
Zinc is categorized as Background Check and Reference Check
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
First Advantage
First Advantage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.7%
Zinc
Zinc
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
67.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.5%
Reviewers' Industry
First Advantage
First Advantage
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%
Zinc
Zinc
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Financial Services
15.8%
Computer Software
14.5%
Oil & Energy
3.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
47.4%
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Zinc
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Discussions
First Advantage
First Advantage Discussions
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Zinc
Zinc Discussions
Can I access my references?
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Luke S.
LS
Hi Margaret, thanks for the review. You can see your references by going to your profile page: https://app.zincwork.com/profile If you have any other...Read more
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