Checkr review
Best for: fast, API-driven background checks.
Checkr runs criminal, driving, employment, education and drug screening with a candidate-facing experience designed for mobile. Pricing is per check, from around $30 for a basic package, with no annual contract required for small accounts. Its ATS integrations trigger checks automatically at the offer stage.
Checkr handles the mechanics well, but fair-chance adjudication and state-specific compliance remain your responsibility.
Pros and cons
Where Checkr ranks
- #6 in Best Recruitment Tools for Small Business: Pay-per-check background screening with no contract.
- #8 in Best Enterprise Recruitment Tools: Background screening at volume through the ATS, with adjudication workflows.
- #4 in Best Recruitment Tools for High-Volume Hiring: Background checks triggered automatically from the ATS, with fast turnaround.
Alternatives to Checkr
Certn
4.0/5 · international and Canadian background checks
Applicant trackingAshby
4.7/5 · scaling startups
FAQ
What is Checkr best for?
Checkr is best for fast, API-driven background checks. Ideal team size: Any.
How much does Checkr cost?
Checkr sits in our $ price tier (Under $100/mo). Trial or free option: Pay per check.
What are the best alternatives to Checkr?
The closest alternatives we rate are Certn and Ashby. Certn is best for international and Canadian background checks. Ashby is best for scaling startups.
Ratings reflect the editorial board's assessment of Checkr for the teams it is best suited to, as of October 13, 2026. Checkr did not pay for this review or its position. Pricing figures are approximate and change; confirm with the vendor. How we rank · Request a correction.