BackgroundChecks.com vs Backgrounds Online

BackgroundChecks.com

Figure	BackgroundChecks.com	Backgrounds Online
Price from	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Open source	—	—
Web	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
Plans published	2	3
Spec score · Background Check Software	8.2 (#5)	7.7 (#7)
API	The service offers a REST-style JSON API, JavaScript widgets, and a sandbox for testing integrations.	The company provides XML web services for submitting screening requests and retrieving results, with API documentation available by request.
Compliance	The platform automates consumer disclosures and can send pre-adverse and adverse action notices.	Backgrounds Online says it is PBSA-accredited and SOC 2 certified, and that every team member earns FCRA certification.
Headquarters	Nashville, Tennessee, United States	Sacramento, California, United States
Purpose	The service provides employment background screening for employers, including small and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises.	Backgrounds Online provides employment background screening to help employers make informed hiring decisions.
Security	The maker says data in transit is encrypted over HTTPS and sensitive data such as SSNs and PII is encrypted using AES-256.	The company says its web services use a secure firewall, 128-bit SSL encryption, secure authentication, and IP allowlisting for service access.
Support	The maker offers support through phone, email, chat, and an online help center.	The company offers a dedicated account manager to customers and lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 5:00am–6:00pm Pacific Time.

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