GoodHire (a Checkr company)
Background check software
Drug testing software
Recruiting software
Pre-employment screening software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is GoodHire (a Checkr company)
GoodHire is a pre-employment screening platform used to order and manage background checks and related screening services for hiring. It supports common screening workflows such as criminal records searches, identity and SSN trace, employment and education verifications, and drug testing through partner networks. The product is typically used by HR teams and recruiters at small to mid-sized employers that want a guided ordering experience and packaged screening options. GoodHire operates as part of Checkr and is positioned as a separate screening offering with its own user experience and service bundles.
Broad screening package coverage
GoodHire supports multiple screening types that are commonly combined in hiring workflows, including criminal checks, identity-related searches, verifications, and drug testing. This reduces the need to coordinate separate vendors for standard pre-employment screening bundles. The product is oriented around packaged reports, which can simplify selection for teams without dedicated compliance or screening expertise.
Candidate-friendly consent workflow
The platform provides candidate-facing steps for disclosure, authorization, and information collection needed to initiate screening. This helps standardize the handoff between recruiter and candidate and reduces manual follow-up for missing details. It is useful for distributed hiring teams that need a consistent process across locations.
Integrations for hiring workflows
GoodHire offers integrations intended to connect screening with applicant tracking and recruiting processes, reducing duplicate data entry. This can improve turnaround time from offer to screen initiation and centralize status tracking. Integration support is particularly relevant for organizations that want screening status visible inside their recruiting workflow.
Depth varies by jurisdiction
Background-check coverage, turnaround times, and available searches can vary by country, state, and county due to data access and local rules. Organizations hiring across many jurisdictions may need to validate availability and expected timelines for each location. Some specialized checks (e.g., niche licenses or international verifications) may require additional coordination or may not be available in all regions.
Not a full recruiting suite
While it integrates with recruiting systems, GoodHire is primarily a screening product rather than an end-to-end recruiting platform. Teams looking for native ATS, onboarding, payroll, or broader HCM capabilities will typically need additional systems. This can increase vendor management and integration work for organizations seeking a single consolidated HR stack.
Drug testing depends on partners
Drug testing workflows rely on third-party collection sites and laboratories, which can introduce variability in scheduling, chain-of-custody logistics, and result timelines. Employers may need to manage candidate instructions and location availability, especially for remote or rural hires. Policies and panel options can also differ by state and employer requirements, requiring careful configuration.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29.99 per check (starting from) | SSN Trace; Sex Offender Registry Search; Global Watchlist Search; National Criminal Search. (Per GoodHire pricing page: "starting from $29.99/check each"). |
| Essential | $54.99 per check (starting from) | Includes Basic items plus Unlimited County Criminal Search. (Per GoodHire pricing page: "starting from $54.99/check each"). |
| Complete | $89.99 per check (starting from) | Includes Essential items plus Unlimited State Criminal Search and Federal Criminal Search. (Per GoodHire pricing page: "starting from $89.99/check each"). |
Notes: Pricing varies by annual volume; GoodHire indicates custom quotes for higher volumes and that additional third-party (pass-through) fees may apply.
Seller details
Checkr, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2014
Private
https://checkr.com
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