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# Best Background Check Software

[4.6 (36)](https://www.capterra.com/p/276237/AssureHire/reviews/)

Mitratech AssureHire streamlines background screening with automation, compliance, and a seamless recruiter and candidate experience. [Learn more about Mitratech AssureHire](https://www.capterra.com/p/276237/AssureHire/)

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[4.5 (304)](https://www.capterra.com/p/177814/Checkr/reviews/)

Run fast, compliant background checks with automated workflows, real-time updates, and a seamless candidate experience. [Learn more about Checkr](https://www.capterra.com/p/177814/Checkr/)

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84% recommend this product

[4.8 (13)](https://www.capterra.com/p/201476/Ondato/reviews/)

Ondato is a leading provider of AI-based identity and age verification solutions, helping businesses ensure security and compliance. [Learn more about Ondato](https://www.capterra.com/p/201476/Ondato/)

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[4.8 (18)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181402/Checkmate/reviews/)

Checkmate is an easy to use background screening tool. Simply pop in the candidate's details and we'll do the rest. [Learn more about Checkmate](https://www.capterra.com/p/181402/Checkmate/)

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[4.7 (19)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172253/Verified-First/reviews/)

We deliver streamlined background screening with unmatched client support and create the easiest, fastest connections. [Learn more about Verified First](https://www.capterra.com/p/172253/Verified-First/)

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[5.0 (4)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158374/Fama/#reviews)

Our online screening makes hiring great people easy. Our AI helps improve quality of hire & avoid workplace misconduct. [Learn more about Fama](https://www.capterra.com/p/158374/Fama/)

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[## Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/)

[4.9 (4311)](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/reviews/)

Automate and streamline new hire screening with Deel’s fast, secure, and integrated background check services. [Learn more about Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/)

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87% recommend this product

[## HiPeople](https://www.capterra.com/p/211940/HiPeople/)

[4.8 (1563)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211940/HiPeople/reviews/)

Make fairer hiring decisions with background checks from our Checkr integration.  [Learn more about HiPeople](https://www.capterra.com/p/211940/HiPeople/)

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81% recommend this product

[## Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)

[4.4 (1398)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/reviews/)

Paycom is a leading human capital management software provider that helps organizations across the U.S. and internationally. [Learn more about Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)

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[## Justworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

[4.6 (741)](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/reviews/)

Start, run, and grow a business with access to big-company benefits, automated payroll, compliance support, and HR tools in one place. [Learn more about Justworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

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84% recommend this product

[## RefNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/190447/RefNow/)

[4.7 (472)](https://www.capterra.com/p/190447/RefNow/reviews/)

Allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports. [Learn more about RefNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/190447/RefNow/)

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[## Employment Hero](https://www.capterra.com/p/144645/Employment-Hero/)

[4.4 (239)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144645/Employment-Hero/reviews/)

Employment Hero is human resources software that helps small and medium businesses manage HR, payroll, and hiring processes. [Learn more about Employment Hero](https://www.capterra.com/p/144645/Employment-Hero/)

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[## Zinc](https://www.capterra.com/p/179293/Zinc/)

[4.8 (221)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179293/Zinc/reviews/)

⚡Zinc is an award-winning all-in-one background and reference-checking software ⚡ [Learn more about Zinc](https://www.capterra.com/p/179293/Zinc/)

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82% recommend this product

[## Rentec Direct](https://www.capterra.com/p/120753/Rentec-Direct/)

[4.6 (179)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120753/Rentec-Direct/reviews/)

Rentec Direct is a cloud software offering landlords and property managers tools for managing properties, tenants, and accounting. [Learn more about Rentec Direct](https://www.capterra.com/p/120753/Rentec-Direct/)

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88% recommend this product

[## Manatal](https://www.capterra.com/p/181145/Manatal/)

[4.6 (142)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181145/Manatal/reviews/)

AI-native recruitment platform for HR and agencies that automates sourcing, screening, interviews, and administrative tasks. [Learn more about Manatal](https://www.capterra.com/p/181145/Manatal/)

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84% recommend this product

[## GoodHire](https://www.capterra.com/p/154690/GoodHire-Background-Checks/)

[4.8 (116)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154690/GoodHire-Background-Checks/reviews/)

GoodHire provides simply better employment screening for companies of all sizes, across all industries  [Learn more about GoodHire](https://www.capterra.com/p/154690/GoodHire-Background-Checks/)

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92% recommend this product

[## TurboTenant](https://www.capterra.com/p/147659/Turbo-Tenant/)

[4.6 (108)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147659/Turbo-Tenant/reviews/)

Free property management software for landlords to streamline their entire rental process - from finding tenants to managing them.  [Learn more about TurboTenant](https://www.capterra.com/p/147659/Turbo-Tenant/)

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82% recommend this product

[## Plaid](https://www.capterra.com/p/174384/Plaid/)

[4.4 (106)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174384/Plaid/reviews/)

Verify a customer’s identity, assess risk factors, and get notified if they’re associated with fraud on other platforms. [Learn more about Plaid](https://www.capterra.com/p/174384/Plaid/)

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[## Xref](https://www.capterra.com/p/157672/xref/)

[4.7 (95)](https://www.capterra.com/p/157672/xref/reviews/)

Xref is trusted by businesses globally to offer reference, background and ID checks that are fast, simple and secure. [Learn more about Xref](https://www.capterra.com/p/157672/xref/)

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[## Certn](https://www.capterra.com/p/202028/Certn/)

[4.6 (81)](https://www.capterra.com/p/202028/Certn/reviews/)

Certn is a market leader in Human Risk Intelligence helping businesses perform fast & comprehensive background checks around the world. [Learn more about Certn](https://www.capterra.com/p/202028/Certn/)

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[## CScan](https://www.capterra.com/p/181262/CScan/)

[4.7 (71)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181262/CScan/reviews/)

We offer our fingerprinting software to submit an individual's fingerprints for a State or Federal fingerprint-based background check. [Learn more about CScan](https://www.capterra.com/p/181262/CScan/)

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[## Tusdatos.co](https://www.capterra.com/p/207814/Tusdatos-co/)

[4.7 (62)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207814/Tusdatos-co/reviews/)

Tusdatos.co is software that enables background checks and identity validation of people, companies, and vehicles in Colombia. [Learn more about Tusdatos.co](https://www.capterra.com/p/207814/Tusdatos-co/)

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[## Dash](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006828/Dash/)

[4.6 (52)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006828/Dash/reviews/)

Dash Helps You Hire (and Keep) the Best Employees Recruit, screen, and manage employee compliance in one, easy-to-use Foley platform. [Learn more about Dash](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006828/Dash/)

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[## Vitay](https://www.capterra.com/p/183558/Vitay/)

[4.9 (49)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183558/Vitay/reviews/)

Our comprehensive background checks provide HR departments with the tools to verify the integrity and qualifications of candidates [Learn more about Vitay](https://www.capterra.com/p/183558/Vitay/)

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