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Certn vs Checkr

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for background checks. Certn has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.

Certn has the lower entry price — Certn starts at $13.99/mo, Checkr at $29.99/mo. Free tier: Certn No, Checkr No. HIPAA: Certn —, Checkr —.

As of 2026-09-02 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

Certn

$13.99/mo entry
Entry price$13.99/mo (US Core Criminal Check)
Free tierNo
HIPAA (BAA)—
SOC 2Yes
GDPRYes
Best forCompanies hiring globally or across 200+ countries

Checkr

$29.99/mo entry
Entry price$29.99/mo (Basic)
Free tierNo
HIPAA (BAA)—
SOC 2Yes
GDPRYes
Best forHigh-volume tech and gig-economy employers

Sources — Certn: certn.co (verified 2026-09-02) · Checkr: checkr.com (verified 2026-09-02)

Key features

Certn: International screening in 200+ countries; Identity verification against 13,500+ document types (OneID biometric); SOC 2, SOC 3, and ISO 27001 certified; Industry-leading turnaround — many checks complete in minutes; Social media background checks included as add-on

Checkr: AI-powered screenings with results in minutes; 200+ pre-built ATS/HRIS integrations; Continuous post-hire monitoring; Resume fraud detection; Adjudication workflow tools

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