Best Background Checks · pricing · Updated June 2026
Certn pricing (2026)
Certn starts at $13.99/mo (US Core Criminal Check), across 4 plans. Best for Companies hiring globally or across 200+ countries. Every figure links to Certn's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $13.99/mo (US Core Criminal Check)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Companies hiring globally or across 200+ countries; Organizations needing low entry-price US criminal checks ($13.99); Teams needing biometric identity verification bundled with screening
Certn plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Core Criminal Check | $13.99 | — | custom | Per-report price of $13.99/check. Includes SSN trace, national criminal database, sex offender registry. Self-serve pay-per-check model. | certn.co |
| US Complete Criminal Check | $49.99 | — | custom | Per-report price of $49.99/check. Includes SSN trace, national criminal database, sex offender registry, global watchlist and sanctions, county criminal search. | certn.co |
| US Complete+ Criminal Check | $79.99 | — | custom | Per-report price of $79.99/check. Includes all Complete features plus OneID biometric identity verification and education verification. | certn.co |
| Enterprise | Quote-only | — | custom | Quote-only. Bundled enterprise plans (Essential, Pro, Elite) via CertnCentric exist but pricing requires contacting sales. Volume discounts available. | certn.co |
Last verified 2026-06-14. USD pricing sourced from certn.co/us/pricing/ accessed 2026-06-14, which is the explicit US market pricing page (CAD pricing at certn.co/pricing/ was disregarded). ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FCRA badges displayed on certn.co homepage. Enterprise plan names (Essential, Pro, Elite) exist via CertnCentric but are quote-only. Cross-checked against getapp.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, REST API, No/low-code partner marketplace.
Key features: 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.
Plan limits: No free tier; pay-per-report starting at $13.99/check for US Core; No setup fees or minimums on self-serve plans; Enterprise (CertnCentric) plans are quote-only.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Certn cost?
Certn starts at $13.99/mo (US Core Criminal Check); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Certn support HIPAA?
Certn HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Certn have a free plan?
Certn free tier: No.
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