Checkr
Reference check software
Background check software
Drug testing software
Recruiting software
Pre-employment screening software
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What is Checkr
Checkr is a background check and pre-employment screening platform used by employers to request, manage, and adjudicate candidate screening results. It supports common screening workflows such as criminal record checks, identity-related checks, and compliance-oriented review steps, with integrations and APIs for embedding screening into recruiting processes. The product is typically used by recruiting, HR, and operations teams that need repeatable screening at scale, including high-volume hiring. It emphasizes workflow automation, candidate communication, and configurable screening packages across roles and locations.
API-first screening workflows
Checkr provides APIs and prebuilt integrations that allow screening to be initiated and tracked from recruiting and HR systems. This supports automated status updates, reduced manual data entry, and consistent process execution across teams. It is well-suited to organizations that need to embed screening into a broader hiring workflow rather than run checks as a standalone task.
High-volume hiring support
The platform is designed for operationally intensive hiring where many candidates move through screening concurrently. It centralizes ordering, status tracking, and exception handling so teams can manage throughput without relying on spreadsheets or email. This is particularly relevant for distributed workforces and multi-location hiring where screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction.
Adjudication and compliance tooling
Checkr includes adjudication workflows and configurable decisioning steps to help teams apply consistent review criteria. It also supports candidate-facing communication and dispute-related processes that are commonly required in regulated screening contexts. These capabilities help standardize how results are reviewed and documented across recruiters and hiring managers.
Coverage varies by geography
Background screening depth, turnaround times, and available checks can vary by country, state, and local jurisdiction. Organizations hiring across multiple regions may need to validate which searches are supported and how results are sourced in each location. This can introduce additional configuration work and policy alignment for global or highly distributed hiring.
Complexity for smaller teams
Teams with low hiring volume may find the platform’s configuration options, packages, and workflow controls more than they need. Implementing integrations and setting up adjudication policies can require administrative effort and stakeholder alignment. For simple, occasional checks, a lighter-weight process may be easier to operate.
Not a full recruiting suite
While it integrates with recruiting software, Checkr primarily focuses on screening rather than end-to-end applicant tracking and recruiting operations. Organizations may still need separate systems for sourcing, interviewing, and offer management. This can increase vendor coordination and require careful integration planning to maintain a seamless candidate experience.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29.99 per report* | SSN trace, Sex offender registry, Global watchlist search, National criminal search. |
| Essential | $54.99 per report* | Everything in Basic plus unlimited county criminal search. |
| Complete | $89.99 per report* | Everything in Essential plus unlimited state criminal search and federal criminal search. |
*Additional third-party (passthrough) fees may apply.
Selected add-ons / usage-based pricing (from Checkr official pricing page):
- Federal criminal search — $10/check.
- State criminal search — Starting from $10/check.
- County criminal search — $25/check.
- Global watchlist search — $9/check.
- Continuous criminal search — $1.70 per individual per month.
- Identity verification — $4.99/check.
- Employment verification — Starting from $12.50/check (varies by lookback period).
- Education verification — Starting from $12.50/check (varies by degrees).
- Reference verification — $10/check.
- Motor vehicle record (MVR) — $9.50/check.
- Drug tests (clinic-based) — Starting from $60/test; Onsite drug test — Starting from $37/test.
- Adjudication: Assess Lite — Included; Assess Standard — $2.49/report; Assess Premium — $4/report.
- International checks: International Basic+ starting from $32/check; International Professional starting from $102/check; International Professional+ starting from $124/check.
(These add-ons are listed on Checkr's official pricing page and are pay-as-you-go where noted.)
Seller details
Checkr, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2014
Private
https://checkr.com
https://x.com/checkr
https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkr/
