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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$170 10
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Checkmate
Star Rating
(27)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$170 10
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Star Rating
(1,318)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.2% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hireology excels in user experience, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and easy setup process. One user highlighted, "I like how easy it is to use Hireology. It's super easy to get set up, and the platform makes it easier to weed out the good resumes."
- Users say Checkmate offers a streamlined background checking process, with automation features that save significant admin time. A reviewer noted, "Checkmate makes the background checking process quick, reliable, and straightforward," showcasing its efficiency in handling candidate checks.
- Reviewers mention that Hireology provides a centralized layout that helps users manage candidates effectively. One user stated, "The layout's neat and centralized, which helps me see everything in one place," indicating that the platform is designed for easy navigation and organization.
- According to verified reviews, Checkmate shines in its integration capabilities, offering global coverage at a reasonable price. Users appreciate the flexibility to create custom questionnaires, with one saying, "I can create my own questionnaires for a specific role or use one from Checkmate's many pre-set questionnaires."
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Hireology has a higher overall satisfaction score, Checkmate boasts a perfect score in being a good business partner. Users have noted, "Checkmate has been a good partner in doing business," which reflects its strong customer relationship focus.
- Users report that both platforms are easy to use, but Checkmate edges out slightly in ease of setup and administration. Reviewers have commented on Checkmate's intuitive design, stating, "The platform itself is intuitive and easy to use," which may appeal to those prioritizing a smooth onboarding experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Checkmate
Bundled Discount Options
$170
10
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Checkmate
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Hireology
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.6
20
9.0
1,041
Ease of Use
9.7
20
9.1
1,056
Ease of Setup
9.4
9
9.0
611
Ease of Admin
9.5
7
9.0
579
Quality of Support
9.4
20
9.1
950
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
7
9.1
576
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
8.7
992
Features by Category
Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
240
Content
Not enough data
8.8
245
Not enough data
8.6
240
Not enough data
8.8
233
Logistics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
9.1
288
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
Basics
Not enough data
8.8
203
Not enough data
8.7
185
Not enough data
9.1
210
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
213
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
8.7
195
Content
Not enough data
8.7
195
Not enough data
8.7
178
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.6
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
266
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
9.1
242
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
222
|
Verified
Background Check Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
221
|
Verified
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
7.0
16
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
7.3
16
Drug Testing Administration
Not enough data
9.4
106
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
9.2
98
Drug Testing Data
Not enough data
9.1
104
Not enough data
9.2
105
Drug Testing Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
266
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
Operations
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
44
Platform Content
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
172
Not enough data
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.7
171
Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.7
49
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
8.1
48
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
7.6
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
92
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.6
38
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.4
28
Not enough data
6.7
28
Not enough data
6.6
28
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.8
64
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.6
611
Not enough data
8.6
579
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
8.9
69
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.8
594
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.3
77
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.3
72
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.5
62
Not enough data
7.6
61
Not enough data
7.2
61
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
261
Not enough data
8.8
261
Not enough data
8.9
262
Not enough data
8.7
239
Not enough data
8.8
259
Not enough data
8.8
267
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
269
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
8.6
214
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
9.0
269
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.8
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
291
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
150
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
154
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.6
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
144
Not enough data
8.6
162
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
165
|
Verified
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
44
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
517
Not enough data
8.9
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
631
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Checkmate and Hireology are categorized as Background Check
Unique Categories
Checkmate is categorized as Reference Check
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Checkmate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hireology
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
14.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Computer Software
14.8%
Higher Education
7.4%
Food Production
7.4%
Other
40.7%
Automotive
38.9%
Hospital & Health Care
25.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.3%
Hospitality
4.1%
Construction
2.3%
Other
24.2%
Discussions
Checkmate has no discussions with answers
What does Hireology do?
7 Comments
KR
Hi There,
Thanks for the question. The commends below from our customers are right! We are an all in one applicant tracking system that helps your...Read more
Would you all ever consider an applicant home page?
2 Comments
KR
Hi Kausha,
Thanks for the question! It sounds like you are describing our candidate search feature. This can be found at the top of your account by...Read more
What is a good way to ensure that applications are not getting lost?
2 Comments
KR
Hi Doug,
Thanks for reaching out! I have a few suggestions on how you can ensure no one slips through the cracks.
1. Implement a strong internal...Read more
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