Checkr
FeaturedPaidModern, API-first background check platform built for high-volume hiring
💼Employment ScreeningAbout Checkr
Checkr is the leading technology-driven background check provider, purpose-built for companies that hire at scale. Its REST API integrates directly into applicant tracking systems and HR platforms, enabling fully automated screening workflows. Checkr covers criminal records, driving history, employment verification, education verification, and drug testing in one unified platform. The company is known for fast turnaround times, transparent candidate portals, and a commitment to fair chance hiring through its adjudication tools and compliance features for ban-the-box laws.
What's Great
- ✓Industry-leading API and ATS integrations for fully automated workflows
- ✓Fast turnaround — many checks complete in under 24 hours
- ✓Transparent candidate experience with real-time status updates
- ✓Built-in adjudication tools and ban-the-box compliance features
- ✓Scales easily for gig economy and high-volume hourly hiring
Watch Out For
- !Pricing is volume-based and can be expensive for small or occasional hirers
- !Customer support response times can lag during peak periods
- !Some criminal database searches vary in completeness by county
- !Setup and integration require technical resources for smaller teams
Common Use Cases
Tech company or gig platform needing API-integrated background checks at scale
HR team automating pre-employment screening within their ATS
Employer seeking built-in fair-chance hiring compliance tools
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Employment Screening
Pre-employment background checks for hiring teams, verifying criminal history, education, and work history.
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