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At a Glance
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions
Star Rating
(57)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zinc
Zinc
Star Rating
(140)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £30.00 With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Sterling Talent Solutions struggles with ease of setup, scoring only 6.8, while Zinc excels with a score of 9.4, making it a more user-friendly option for onboarding new users.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for Sterling Talent Solutions is lacking, with a score of 6.3, whereas Zinc receives high praise for its support services, scoring 9.3, indicating a more reliable customer service experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Sterling Talent Solutions has limited integrations, scoring just 6.0, while Zinc offers robust integration capabilities with a score of 9.4, allowing for better connectivity with other tools and platforms.
  • Users on G2 emphasize that the background check administration features in Zinc, particularly the screening and assessments, are rated highly at 9.3, compared to Sterling Talent Solutions' lower score of 6.8, showcasing Zinc's superior functionality in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Zinc's real-time tracking for background check data is a standout feature, scoring 9.5, while Sterling Talent Solutions falls short with a score of 6.2, indicating a significant gap in performance for users needing timely updates.
  • Users report that Zinc's platform customization options are highly rated at 9.2, allowing for tailored experiences, whereas Sterling Talent Solutions scores a disappointing 3.0, limiting users' ability to adapt the software to their specific needs.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sterling Talent Solutions
No pricing available
Zinc
Flex
Starting at £30.00
With One-Time Purchase
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Free Trial
Sterling Talent Solutions
No trial information available
Zinc
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.4
43
9.3
101
Ease of Use
7.4
43
9.5
103
Ease of Setup
6.8
15
9.4
42
Ease of Admin
6.9
15
9.5
45
Quality of Support
6.3
42
9.3
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.5
14
9.4
44
Product Direction (% positive)
4.2
42
9.1
87
Features by Category
6.3
136
9.3
353
Background Check Administration
6.8
16
9.3
41
6.9
18
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Verified
9.3
39
6.9
17
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Verified
9.3
44
Background Check Data
6.2
17
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Verified
9.5
44
6.0
16
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Verified
9.2
39
6.0
16
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Verified
9.3
44
Background Check Additional Functionality
6.0
13
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Verified
9.4
39
6.0
10
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Verified
9.4
38
5.6
13
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Verified
9.0
25
8.9
59
Not enough data
Drug Testing Administration
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Drug Testing Data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Drug Testing Additional Functionality
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
468
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
8.7
35
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.4
38
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
31
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
9.7
35
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
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Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Pre-Employment ScreeningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions
Zinc
Zinc
Sterling Talent Solutions and Zinc are categorized as Background Check
Unique Categories
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions is categorized as Onboarding, Drug Testing, and SAP Store
Zinc
Zinc is categorized as Reference Check
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.7%
Zinc
Zinc
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
65.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions
Staffing and Recruiting
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Retail
7.1%
Security and Investigations
5.4%
Human Resources
5.4%
Other
57.1%
Zinc
Zinc
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Financial Services
15.1%
Computer Software
15.1%
Oil & Energy
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Other
47.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Cosmetics
GC
Verified User in Cosmetics

The quickness of their results and simplicity

Most Helpful Critical Review
Amy P.
AP
Amy P.
Verified User in Computer Software

Sterling is impossible to cancel. We have sent multiple cancellation letters. They required one to be signed on company letterhead and we complied with their asinine request. Still, we keep receiving invoices 7 months later, and each time we have to jump...

Zinc
Zinc
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AG
Arman G.
Verified User in Financial Services

Team of professionals, who are always available to address the business needs and address soloutions. The solution is easy to use both for the busieness and the candidates

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

It can take a while and doesn't offer a reminder

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Discussions
Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions Discussions
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Zinc
Zinc Discussions
Can I access my references?
1 comment
Luke S.
LS
Hi Margaret, thanks for the review. You can see your references by going to your profile page: https://app.zincwork.com/profile If you have any other...Read more
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