Checkr

🎯 Should you use Checkr?

Buy if: You run background checks at volume and need fast turnaround with ATS integration that doesn't require manual data entry.

Skip if: You hire under 10 people per year or need pricing transparency before signing a contract.

⚡ In practice

• ●Setup: Requires sales call, no self-serve signup
• ●Criminal checks: 1-3 days domestic, faster than county clerks
• ●ATS sync: Pushes results to Greenhouse, Lever automatically

⚠️ Where it breaks

• ●No published pricing means you negotiate blind against enterprise sales reps who know your ATS spend.
• ●Adjudication rules require legal review because Checkr's AI flags don't always match FCRA compliance in your state.

💸 Is it worth the money?

Estimates put basic criminal checks at $30-50 per candidate, motor vehicle records add $10-15, education verification another $20. At 100+ hires annually you'll likely pay less than using Sterling or HireRight, but under 50 hires the contract minimums hurt.

🆚 If not this

• ●Goodhire -> Transparent pricing starts at $29.99, better for small teams under 25 hires per year
• ●Certn -> Faster international checks if you hire cross-border in Canada or UK

🎯 Final verdict

Best background check option for US teams hiring 100+ annually who already use Greenhouse or Lever and need speed over price clarity.