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GoodHire costs $29.99 to $89.99 per month as of May 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

GoodHire true cost runs -99% above the listed $29.99-$89.99/month price as of May 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$187 in year-one costs vs the $16,497 base license. Key hidden costs: one-time setup fee of $49.99 required for all accounts, additional screenings beyond base package cost extra, professional background verification (academic degrees) not included. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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One-time setup fee of $49.99 required for all accounts

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Additional screenings beyond base package cost extra

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Professional background verification (academic degrees) not included

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International checks may incur additional fees

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Add-on services like drug testing charged separately

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Background reports can become expensive when adding multiple items

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State-specific forms and additional verifications increase costs

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $54.99 × 12) $16,497/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$3,299/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$187
That's roughly 0.0× the advertised license price.