Accurate Background vs ClearStar
Accurate Background
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| Figure | Accurate Background | ClearStar |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Background Check Software | 8.6 (#3) | 7.6 (#11) |
| API | The Background Check API connects web or mobile applications to candidate creation, ordering and result retrieval workflows. | ClearStar describes its partner integration architecture as API-driven. |
| Founded | Accurate Background was founded in 1997. | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California, United States | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States |
| Integrations | Accurate lists integration partners including Phenom, RogueHire, Workday, ADP, Greenhouse, Oracle Taleo, SmartRecruiters, SuccessFactors, Tenstreet and UKG. | ClearStar says it integrates with ATS platforms and names SAP, Paycor, Workday, Eightfold.ai, Dayforce, SmartRecruiters and Employ on its homepage. |
| Screening services | Services listed include criminal background checks, driving history, drug and health screening, Form I-9 and E-Verify, global searches, identity verification, monitoring, sanctions, social media searches and verifications. | Its listed solutions include background checks, drug and occupational health screening, pre-employment screening, employee monitoring, social media screening and Smart Screen by Equifax. |
| Support | Accurate advertises 24/7/363 live client and candidate support, 90% first-call resolution and account managers averaging more than nine years of experience. | ClearStar says it provides US-based client service and support, with dedicated US-based teams. |
| What it does | Accurate provides employment background screening and workforce monitoring for organizations hiring globally. | ClearStar provides employment screening services, including background checks and health screenings. |
Plans
Accurate Background
- Australia Essentials Package$155, paid once
- Basic Package$155, paid once
- Custom screening programPriced on request
- Premium PackagePriced on request
ClearStar
- BasicPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
In their own words
Accurate Background
Accurate Background has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ClearStar
ClearStar provides employment screening services, including background checks and health screenings. Its listed options include pre-employment screening, drug and occupational health checks, employee monitoring, social media screening and Smart Screen by Equifax. The social media service uses AI-enhanced analysis to flag risk patterns. Candidates can receive one invitation by text and email for all services. ClearStar says it connects with ATS platforms including SAP, Paycor, Workday, Eightfold.ai, Dayforce, SmartRecruiters and Employ, and describes partner integrations as API-driven. It says its global searches cover more than 230 countries. Listed credentials include ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27018:2019 and ISO 27701:2019 certifications, plus a SOC 2 Type 2 report. Its regulatory support includes FCRA and EEOC expertise, GDPR readiness and participation in EU-U.S., UK and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks. ClearStar lists industries including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, staffing and transportation among those it serves. Founded in 1995, it is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Pricing is customized around screening mix and compliance requirements, and is available on request. No free plan or free trial is listed.