Background Checks · pricing · Updated November 2026
Checkr pricing (2026)
Checkr starts at $29.99/mo (Basic) as checked on 2026-11-01, read from Checkr's own pricing page; 4 plans. Best for High-volume tech and gig-economy employers. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $29.99/mo (Basic)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: High-volume tech and gig-economy employers; Teams needing broad ATS integration coverage; Self-serve SMBs wanting transparent per-check pricing
As of · every figure below links to its source
Checkr plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29.99 | — | Custom / quote | Per-report price of $29.99/check. Includes SSN trace, sex offender registry, global watchlist search, national criminal search. Additional third-party access fees may be passed through at cost. | checkr.com |
| Essential | $59.99 | — | Custom / quote | Per-report price of $54.99/check (most popular). Includes all Basic features plus unlimited county criminal search. | checkr.com |
| Complete | $94.99 | — | Custom / quote | Per-report price of $89.99/check. Includes all Essential features plus unlimited state criminal search and federal criminal search. | checkr.com |
| Enterprise | quote-only | — | Custom / quote | Quote-only. Custom solutions tailored to organizational requirements with volume discounts. Contact sales. | checkr.com |
Last verified 2026-11-01. Official pricing page at checkr.com/pricing accessed 2026-06-14; prices confirmed by getapp.com/hr-employee-management-software/a/checkr/pricing/ which listed identical tier names and amounts. Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page — Essential: $54.99 -> $59.99; Complete: $89.99 -> $94.99. Cross-checked against getapp.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$29.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Gusto, iCIMS, Workday, BambooHR, Rippling, Greenhouse, Planning Center.
Key features: AI-powered screenings with results in minutes; 200+ pre-built ATS/HRIS integrations; Continuous post-hire monitoring; Resume fraud detection; Adjudication workflow tools.
Plan limits: No free tier; pay-per-report starting at $29.99/check; No minimum order or monthly commitment; Volume pricing available for Enterprise customers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Checkr cost?
Checkr starts at $29.99/mo (Basic); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-11-01.
What are cheaper alternatives to Checkr?
Cheaper background checks than Checkr (entry $29.99/mo) include Certn at $13.99/mo. Verified 2026-11-01.
Does Checkr support HIPAA?
Checkr's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA. Its public pages also state SOC 2 and GDPR compliance.
Does Checkr have a free plan?
No — Checkr publishes no free tier.
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