Top Brands · 2026

Top Background Checking software

The leading Background Checking vendors in HR technology — ranked from 38 companies we track in this category. Ordering is editorial and free; placement cannot be purchased.

1. 1CheckrListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.55
2. 2hirerightHireRight is a leading global provider of technology-driven workforce risk management and compliance solutions.52
3. 3AxuallBuilt with leading healthcare systems, Axuall is a workforce intelligence company built on top of a national real-time practitioner data network. We enable healthcare systems, staffing firms, telehealth, and health plans to dramatically reduce onboarding and e46
4. 4VeremarkListed in DHRMap for Background Checking, Reference Checking.46
5. 5Background ChecksListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.45
6. 6First AdvantageFirst Advantage provides global background screening, identity verification, workforce monitoring, and hiring-risk solutions.42
7. 7CheckmateListed in DHRMap for Background Checking, Reference Checking.42
8. 8OnfidoListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.42
9. 9SterlingListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.39
10. 10Sterling CheckGlobal background screening, identity verification and pre-employment checks provider; acquired by First Advantage.35
11. 11Backy CheckBacky Check is an Australian employment-screening platform combining police, right-to-work, identity, credit, reference, child-safety, and psychometric checks in one employer portal.35
12. 12CertnListed in DHRMap for Background Checking, Reference Checking.32
13. 13cFIRSTListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.32
14. 14CisiveListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.32
15. 15ClearStarListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.32
16. 16GoodHireListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.32
17. 17HelloverifyListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.32
18. 18HiPeopleListed in DHRMap for Background Checking, Reference Checking.32
19. 19Orange TreeListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.32
20. 20AccurateAccurate provides global employment background checks, identity and workforce screening, drug and health testing, verification, compliance, and continuous monitoring.27
21. 21ClearChecksListed in DHRMap for Background Checking.27
22. 22RefAssuredAutomated reference-checking platform for the staffing industry that turns references into structured talent-performance data.21
23. 23ArgyleConsumer-permissioned payroll connectivity API for automated income, employment, and asset verification.17
24. 24CV WalletSkills-based hiring and verification platform using Web3 and AI to let jobseekers store credential proofs and employers screen by verified skills.17
25. 25FerretlyAI-powered social media background screening that flags behavioral risk in candidates and employees while staying FCRA compliant.17