BackgroundChecks.com vs uCheck
BackgroundChecks.com
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| Figure | BackgroundChecks.com | uCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Background Check Software | 8.2 (#5) | 7.2 (#22) |
| API | The service offers a REST-style JSON API, JavaScript widgets, and a sandbox for testing integrations. | The REST-based API offers applicant request, add applicant, add application, get results and results report functions. |
| Founded | 1999 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Exeter, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Listed prebuilt integration partners include Greenhouse, Lever, JazzHR, Jobvite, Workable, Aaniie, and Ceipal. | Listed integration partners include Talos360, Logic Melon, Tribepad, Harbour, Breezy, Occy, Rosterfy and Recruitive; Pinpoint HQ is marked coming soon. |
| Purpose | The service provides employment background screening for employers, including small and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises. | uCheck provides online employment screening checks, including DBS, Right to Work, identity and adverse credit checks. |
| Security | The maker says data in transit is encrypted over HTTPS and sensitive data such as SSNs and PII is encrypted using AES-256. | uCheck says it is Cyber Essentials certified and ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified. |
| Support | The maker offers support through phone, email, chat, and an online help center. | The site says customers can contact its support team by live chat or phone, and its phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00. |
| Turnaround | The maker says most searches complete the same day, while county searches may take longer depending on the jurisdiction. | The site says many checks are instant and DBS checks are typically completed within 48 hours. |
| Who it serves | The company describes its platform as serving small and medium-sized businesses, while also offering custom features and account management for large enterprises. | uCheck says its clients range from national organisations with multiple offices to small employers. |
| Workflow | Employers select a package and enter a candidate’s email; the candidate completes an online application and authorization, and results appear in the dashboard as checks finish. | Customers can request checks online, track them on the platform and receive automatic status notifications when each check is completed. |
Plans
BackgroundChecks.com
- BusinessPriced on request
- Large Business & EnterprisePriced on request
uCheck
- Digital Identity Verification (1–50 checks)£5.60, paid once
- Adverse Credit (1–50 checks)£6.20, paid once
- Identity Check (1–50 checks)£6.20, paid once
- Digital Right to Work (1–50 checks)£8.41, paid once
- Basic DBS check (1–50 checks)£35.70, paid once
- Enhanced DBS check (1–50 checks)£56.70, paid once
- uCheck Platform sign-up£58.80, paid once
In their own words
BackgroundChecks.com
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