Certn Pricing Overview

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Essential

Starting at $29.99

1 Case With One-Time Purchase

Covers the essentials for roles that don’t touch sensitive systems or data. Best for support staff, junior, and seasonal hires, where speed, accuracy, and low friction matter most.

Pro

Starting at $38.96

1 Case With One-Time Purchase

Adds deeper checks for roles with access to internal tools, customer information, or operational systems. A solid fit for contractors, technical teams, marketing, ops, and customer-facing positions.

Elite

Starting at $68.95

1 Case With One-Time Purchase

Our most in-depth package, designed for roles where trust is non-negotiable. Built for leadership, finance, compliance, and public-facing decision makers in any role handling sensitive data, public exposure, or operating in a regulated environment.

Pricing is on a per-check basis. Standard accounts have no monthly fees, annual fees, or hidden costs. Please reach out to us for more information and we can design a package that suits your needs!

Certn has 3 pricing editions, from $29.99 to $68.95. A free trial of Certn is also available. Look at different pricing editions below and see what edition and features meet your budget and needs.

Pricing information for Certn is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations to purchase Certn must be conducted with the seller.

Pricing information was last updated on November 24, 2025

Certn Pricing FAQs

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Certn's pricing is best suited for small to mid-market businesses conducting regular Canadian background checks, particularly in staffing, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. G2 reviewers from small businesses consistently praise Certn's affordability and ease of use for everyday hiring. The Essential tier fits organizations hiring support or seasonal staff, while the Pro tier suits companies onboarding contractors or technical roles. The Elite tier aligns with enterprises in regulated industries like financial services and security, where G2 reviewers highlight the need for employment verifications and deeper compliance checks. Enterprise reviewers also value Certn's customizable packages and ATS integrations.

Certn does not offer a permanent free version, but a free trial is available for teams wanting to evaluate its capabilities before committing. Certn's paid plans begin with the Essential tier at $29.99 per check, covering identity verification and Canadian criminal record checks. Upgrading to Certn's Pro or Elite tiers unlocks additional checks such as adverse media screening, politically exposed persons checks, global watchlist and sanctions screening, and employment verifications. G2 reviewers frequently highlight Certn's pricing as affordable relative to competitors, with one small business reviewer noting Certn's pricing was nearly half that of their previous provider for comparable checks.

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Certn Pricing Reviews

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Verified User in Consumer Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/25/2025

"Affordable, Accurate, and Effortless to Use"

5/5

What do you like best about Certn?

The pricing is affordable, clean UI, accurate results, simple to use. We use it almost every day. It's simple to learn and implement with the team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Certn?

Nothing I can think of, it does what it says. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/19/2025

"Fast Results and Easy Platform, But Can Be Pricey and Info-Heavy"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Certn?

You can receive results within the same day, which is very convenient. The platform is easy to use and offers a lot of options for background and internal verification. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Certn?

Some of the services offered on the site are somewhat expensive. When applicants are asked to submit their information and they enter it incorrectly, CERTN sometimes fails to recognize it, which can lead to the application being flagged for review or marked as incomplete. This often results in the applicant needing to visit the RCMP in person for a background check. Additionally, our new hires have mentioned that the process requires a significant amount of information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.