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At a Glance
Checkr
Checkr
Star Rating
(285)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Checkr
First Advantage
First Advantage
Star Rating
(43)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about First Advantage
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Checkr excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.3, while First Advantage lags behind at 7.8. Reviewers mention that Checkr's intuitive interface makes the background check process straightforward and efficient.
  • Reviewers say that Checkr's Real-Time Tracking feature for background checks is highly rated at 9.1, compared to First Advantage's 7.0. Users appreciate the ability to monitor the status of checks in real-time, which enhances transparency and reduces anxiety during the hiring process.
  • G2 users highlight Checkr's superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.5, while First Advantage only scores 7.2. Users mention that Checkr's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
  • Users on G2 report that Checkr's Compliance features for both background checks and drug testing are rated at 9.2, while First Advantage scores 7.7 and 9.1 respectively. Reviewers say that Checkr provides comprehensive compliance resources that help businesses navigate complex regulations.
  • Reviewers mention that Checkr's Integrations score of 9.0 is slightly lower than First Advantage's 9.3, but users still find Checkr's integration capabilities robust and user-friendly, allowing for seamless connections with other HR tools.
  • Users say that Checkr's Dashboard functionality is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than First Advantage's 7.8. Reviewers appreciate Checkr's visually appealing and easy-to-navigate dashboard, which provides a clear overview of all background check activities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Checkr
No pricing available
First Advantage
No pricing available
Free Trial
Checkr
Free Trial is available
First Advantage
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
216
7.8
32
Ease of Use
9.3
217
7.8
32
Ease of Setup
9.2
147
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
9.4
153
8.5
10
Quality of Support
8.5
192
7.2
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
155
8.6
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
207
7.8
32
Features by Category
9.0
1,112
7.5
149
Background Check Administration
9.1
141
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Verified
7.7
22
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Verified
9.2
129
|
Verified
7.7
19
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Verified
9.2
135
|
Verified
7.8
17
|
Verified
Background Check Data
9.1
132
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Verified
7.0
18
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Verified
9.0
120
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Verified
7.2
16
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Verified
8.9
129
|
Verified
7.6
15
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Verified
Background Check Additional Functionality
8.7
117
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Verified
7.7
14
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Verified
8.8
108
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Verified
7.4
14
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Verified
8.6
101
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Verified
7.1
14
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Verified
8.8
192
9.0
87
Drug Testing Administration
9.2
22
8.7
10
9.2
23
9.1
11
9.2
22
9.3
9
9.0
21
9.3
9
Drug Testing Data
8.9
22
9.3
10
9.2
23
9.0
10
Drug Testing Additional Functionality
8.4
20
8.1
9
8.7
20
8.5
10
7.7
19
9.3
9
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Checkr
Checkr
First Advantage
First Advantage
Checkr and First Advantage are categorized as Background Check, Drug Testing, and SAP Store
Unique Categories
Checkr
Checkr has no unique categories
First Advantage
First Advantage has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Checkr
Checkr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
56.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.3%
First Advantage
First Advantage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
63.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Checkr
Checkr
Staffing and Recruiting
10.2%
Religious Institutions
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Computer Software
5.5%
Other
62.4%
First Advantage
First Advantage
Staffing and Recruiting
7.3%
Retail
4.9%
Restaurants
4.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Other
73.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Checkr
Checkr
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David A.
DA
David A.
Verified User in Religious Institutions

We switched to Checkr from another background check service and have been very pleased with the switch. One of the best features for us is the "peace of mind" someone has when they are the ones entering their personal information instead of sharing it with...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Real Estate

Please note that all of the 5-star reviewers for Checkr are tagged as being "Incentivized." Please also note that the majority of the 0-3 star reviews were not incentivized by Checkr. Their competitive pricing played a significant role in our decision to...

First Advantage
First Advantage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

The people. The reps are incredibly friendly; many times I find myself laughing and connecting with them. The majority of my interactions are with someone who is trying their very best to get me an answer to my question or solution to my problem.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brooke B.
BB
Brooke B.
Verified User in Education Management

They have so many different departments, each of which has a very very specific task that they can perform. We only utilize First Advantage for Driver Qualification records. You would think I only would need to talk to one department - wrong! For...

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Discussions
Checkr
Checkr Discussions
Does Checkr have a web-based or API product?
1 comment
AD
yes and they are easy to work with. Read more
What is the report type that will give us a faster turnaround time to complete?
1 comment
Maureen F.
MF
Background checks are normally done after an offer is extended, you may be okay to complete pre-offer in most states but some states do not allow that so...Read more
Is Checkr integratable with Ceridian?
1 comment
Christina D.
CD
We currently don't have Ceridian in our partner integration matrix. We do integrate with over 50 other HR and ATS platforms, so it's possible that we might...Read more
First Advantage
First Advantage Discussions
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