--- title: Zinc Reviews meta\_title: 'Zinc Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 183 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Zinc works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.7 review\_count: 183 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-11' parent\_category: name: Pre-Employment Screening url: https://www.g2.com/categories/pre-employment-screening --- # Zinc Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Traditional background checks providers are manual, time-consuming, and slow. Zinc is different.  Founded on the belief that there’s a better way to do background checks, Zinc is an automated platform that makes your job easier and your candidates happier. Just enter a candidate’s details, select the checks you want to send, and you’re done.  With over 190 supported countries, you can be confident that you’ll get fast, accurate checks every time. Zinc automates candidate document collection and referencing follow-ups, and directly integrates with HMRC to provide employment verification in minutes — not days.  Real-time status updates keep you and your candidates in the loop, enhancing transparency and cutting down on questions. Whether you’re hiring one candidate or hundreds, re-usable check packages, custom reference questions, and an automated process mean you’ll be able to send checks in just a few clicks.  Zinc is built to integrate with your HR tech stack, including Workday, Pinpoint, HiBob, and more, so once results are in, you can go straight to your HRIS or ATS to view the results.  Zinc is serious about data security, and are SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. * * * Product Website Zinc Seller [Zinc Work](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zinc-work) Discussions [Zinc Community](https://www.g2.com/products/zinc-work/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Charlotte Hall ((she/her) ⚡️Background checking reimagined ⚡️ Co-Founder at Zinc & Podcast producer at Talent hacks for scaleups) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/zinc-work/pricing) ## Zinc Integrations (18) What do users say about integrations? Verified by Zinc [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Ashby ](https://www.g2.com/products/ashby-ashby/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") BambooHR ](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Employment Hero ](https://www.g2.com/products/employment-hero/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Eploy ](https://www.g2.com/products/eploy/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Fountain ](https://www.g2.com/products/fountain/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Greenhouse ](https://www.g2.com/products/greenhouse/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") HiBob HRIS ](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Humaans ](https://www.g2.com/products/humaans/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") ICIMS ](https://www.g2.com/products/icims/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Kula ](https://www.g2.com/products/kula/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Lever ](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Pinpoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/pinpoint-hq-pinpoint/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") SAP SuccessFactors HCM ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") SmartRecruiters ](https://www.g2.com/products/smartrecruiters/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Teamtailor ](https://www.g2.com/products/teamtailor/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Tribepad ](https://www.g2.com/products/tribepad/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Vanta ](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Workable ](https://www.g2.com/products/workable/reviews) Show More JP Jennifer P. HR Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/29/2022 "Excellent solution" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? We are very happy we made the decision to move our background check process to Zinc, it has allowed for a much more efficient process. This has improved the process both for our company as well as new hires. We are now able to complete checks in days rather than weeks! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? Nothing really to dislike at this stage, it was a little tricky to work out how to get started but after we had it worked out it's been an easy process so no complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Zinc: If you are currently with a background check company that requires you to dedicate over 5 mins to background checks strongly advise you check out Zinc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? Automating our checks and taking away the administrative burden of background checks has allowed the team to spend more time focusing on strategy. This is important to allow our growing company to not get stuck in the admin. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Chandni S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Chandni S.") CS Chandni S. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/5/2023 "Zinc user experience" 4/5 What do you like best about Zinc? A user-friendly ui is always great to have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? As I have only recently started using nothing much yet! haha Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? Quick and easy checks, without having to worry about really drafting and chasing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Rachel Moore of Zinc [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zinc-review-8037559/official_response/edit) Thanks for your review on Zinc, Chandni! We really appreciate you taking the time. I'm thrilled to hear you're loving the user experience on Zinc. I'm glad we can help you send out quick and easy checks to candidates. All the best! Rachel Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Stuart H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stuart H.") SH Stuart H. Software Instructor and team lead Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/5/2022 "Excellent easy to use reference checker" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? Zinc is quick and easy to use with a simple interface. It cuts through the red tape process enabling faster checks. Also the fact that both a candidate and a company can see the reference helps with honesty and openness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? It would be nice if the end date of the candidates time at the company could be in the future. Often when reference checks are conducted a person has only started working their notice period and at the moment the zinc system only allows for the current month to be the end date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? It makes the process of reference checking faster and simpler. Both for candidates and people writing the references. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Megan P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Megan P.") MP Megan P. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/28/2023 "Great, easy, simple and very useful" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? I like the simplicty of it and how great it works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? I've only used it for two weeks so far and there's nothing I dislike yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? All background checks for new starters Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Retail](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Retail") UR Verified User in Retail Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/15/2022 "Easy to use and great customer support" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? The ease and intuitiveness of the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? Could not set future end dates for candidates. Eg they complete form in November, and have a December end date the platform will only allow them to select a date up until the end of that month (nov). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? The often timely nature of reference/background checks (it's great to have this all in one place). It also means we can get people onboarded much quicker and it's a much more pleasant experience for our future employees Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Charlotte Hall of Zinc [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zinc-review-7497925/official_response/edit) Thank you for your kind review. We're really pleased you found Zinc easy to use and that the reference and background checks came back quickly. I will let them product team know about the future dates for reference checks too. Have a lovely evening. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Vanessa W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vanessa W.") VW Vanessa W. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/7/2023 "Easy and fast process" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? Easy set up, integration with Workable makes it very fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? Not being able to do right to work checks outside of UK Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? It's helping us save time by not having to get details and contacting references ourselves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Charlotte Hall of Zinc [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zinc-review-7801800/official_response/edit) Thank you for leaving a review Vanessa! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm thrilled you find the Workable integration really quickly. We are working on a global RTW checking tool - we will keep you posted when this launches! Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Maddie H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Maddie H.") MH Maddie H. People Operations Lead Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/2/2022 "Background checks made simple" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? The backend functionality is as good as the front end; using it as a candidate is super straightforward, but as an admin it's even easier Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? Perhaps being able to see more detail on the candidate application in certain situations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? Automating our background checks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Charlotte Hall of Zinc [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zinc-review-7454090/official_response/edit) Thank you for your kind words, Maddie. We're really pleased you and your candidates are finding Zinc super simple to use! Have a great evening. Best, Charlotte Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller CS Camila S. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/2/2023 "Super quick!" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? Super easy to use platform, quick background checks, constant updates on the status of each candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? Nothing to point out really as we started using few weeks ago Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? Getting our candidates background check in due time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Charlotte Hall of Zinc [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zinc-review-7784436/official_response/edit) Thank you for your kind words Camila! I'm thrilled you're finding Zinc a super east solution for your background-checking needs. Have a great day! Best, Charlotte Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Scott G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Scott G.") SG Scott G. CEO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/23/2022 "100% recommended" 5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? Zinc makes gaining references a breeze. We've used it three times now, and all three times we got better feedback, in a more consistent format, faster. All three times completed in under 24 hours, with no time needed to manage it from our staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? Nothing. Honestly it's a no brainer and we will continue using it as a standard part of our process. Unless the price was hiked through the roof or something, then I don't see us changing our minds on that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? Zinc lets you get references on your new hires in a very fast, organised and consistent format. It saves time for your team and ensures you get more genuine feedback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Computer & Network Security](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer & Network Security") AC Verified User in Computer & Network Security Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/8/2022 "Zinc is a good screening tool" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Zinc? Very user friendly, adapted for start-up scale-up companies - account manager Luke is great too Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Zinc? The invoicing isn't very good, there aren't enough details - sometimes candidate doesn't provide current experience and still get the Completed status Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Zinc solving and how is that benefiting you? Referencing and screening, and it's adapted per country, i don't have to find out what I need from a candidate depending on the country Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Charlotte Hall of Zinc [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zinc-review-7475641/official_response/edit) Thanks for leaving a review! We're thrilled you found the background checks user-friendly for startups and scaleups! Thank you for mentioning the invoicing, we are working on automating this further. Have a lovely rest of your day! Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Zinc? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Zinc ](https://www.g2.com/products/zinc-work/discussions/new) ![Margaret D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Margaret D.") 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