Best Background Checks · head-to-head
Checkr vs Verified First
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for background checks. Checkr has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Checkr $29.99/mo vs Verified First $29.99/mo — Checkr is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Checkr No; Verified First No.
- HIPAA: Checkr —; Verified First —.
Side by side
| Checkr | Verified First | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $29.99/mo (Basic) | $29.99/mo (Basic) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | — |
| Best for | High-volume tech and gig-economy employers | HR teams needing NIST 800-53 and SOC 2 compliance documentation |
Sources — Checkr: checkr.com (verified 2026-06-14). Verified First: verifiedfirst.com (verified 2026-06-14).
Key features
Checkr: AI-powered screenings with results in minutes; 200+ pre-built ATS/HRIS integrations; Continuous post-hire monitoring; Resume fraud detection; Adjudication workflow tools
Verified First: SOC 2 Type II and NIST 800-53 compliant; PBSA-accredited client care team; Patented VF Connector extension for seamless ATS/HRIS integration; Drug screening, I-9/E-Verify, MVR/DOT, social media screening, and occupational health included as services; Batch rescreening and candidate texting