Best Background Checks · SOC2
Best SOC 2-compliant Background Checks (2026)
5 background checks that hold a SOC 2 attestation, ranked by entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest: Certn at $13.99/mo.
- Qualifying: Certn, Checkr, GoodHire, Verified First, Sterling (First Advantage).
- Data current through: 2026-06-14.
Comparison
| # | Background Check | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certn | $13.99/mo | No | — | Yes | Companies hiring globally or across 200+ countries | certn.co |
| 2 | Checkr | $29.99/mo | No | — | Yes | High-volume tech and gig-economy employers | checkr.com |
| 3 | GoodHire | $29.99/mo | No | — | Yes | SMBs wanting FCRA-compliant self-serve screening | goodhire.com |
| 4 | Verified First | $29.99/mo | No | — | Yes | HR teams needing NIST 800-53 and SOC 2 compliance documentation | verifiedfirst.com |
| 5 | Sterling (First Advantage) | — | No | — | Yes | Large enterprises needing enterprise-grade SLAs and global reach | quote-only |