Checkr vs Certn Pricing (2026)
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Checkr vs Certn

Background Checks pricing comparison · 2026

Checkr pricing ranges from $29.99–$89.99/month, while Certn ranges from $4.99–$69.99/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Background Checks
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Checkr
Checkr offers background screening services across four custom-priced plans — Basic, Essen
verified 6w ago
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Certn
Certn offers Self-Serve and Enterprise pricing plans, both with custom pricing.
verified 8w ago
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Usage-based
Custom rates
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Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$400K/yr
Vendr · n=6 · limited data
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 12 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 3 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 1 sourced fact
1 hidden-cost
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Passthrough Fees & Add-ons
    40-70%
    1 source
  • Court Access Fees
    $0 to over $95 per search
    1 source
  • Employment Verification Fees
    $12.50 to $119.95
    1 source
  • County Criminal Search Fee
    $15
    1 source
  • Instant Database Access Fee
    $63
    1 source
1 documented
  • ID Verification Fee (Canadian Checks)
    $4.99
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.9out of 5 (84)
Trustpilot
3.9out of 5 (789)
G2
4.5out of 5 (399)
Best for
Most affordable option with limited criminal search
No public ratings yet
Best for
Businesses with standard screening needs
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Background Checks

Checkr

$29.99–$89.99
/month
4 plans
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VS
Background Checks

Certn

$4.99–$69.99
/month
2 plans
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Checkr uses pricing while Certn uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Checkr

$29.99–$89.99 / month
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vs

Certn

$4.99–$69.99 / month
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Checkr and Certn both operate in the background checks category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Checkr Certn
Basic Custom Custom
Essential Custom Custom
Complete Custom —
Enterprise Custom —

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Checkr

1 scenario
$14,500/year
Mid-Market Employer (Typical Contract)

Certn

1 scenario
$35.98
Small Agency - Mixed US/Canada Checks
per Canadian check (base $30.99 + $4.99 ID verification), $43.99 per US single county check

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