BackgroundChecks.com vs ClearStar
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| Figure | BackgroundChecks.com | ClearStar |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Background Check Software | 8.2 (#5) | 7.6 (#11) |
| API | The service offers a REST-style JSON API, JavaScript widgets, and a sandbox for testing integrations. | ClearStar describes its partner integration architecture as API-driven. |
| Founded | 1999 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States |
| Integrations | Listed prebuilt integration partners include Greenhouse, Lever, JazzHR, Jobvite, Workable, Aaniie, and Ceipal. | ClearStar says it integrates with ATS platforms and names SAP, Paycor, Workday, Eightfold.ai, Dayforce, SmartRecruiters and Employ on its homepage. |
| Support | The maker offers support through phone, email, chat, and an online help center. | ClearStar says it provides US-based client service and support, with dedicated US-based teams. |
Plans
BackgroundChecks.com
- BusinessPriced on request
- Large Business & EnterprisePriced on request
ClearStar
- BasicPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
In their own words
BackgroundChecks.com
BackgroundChecks.com 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.