BuildSafe vs KarmaCheck

BuildSafe’s Scout investigates U.S. contractors and organizes public information into a cited report before hiring decisions. Reports cover identity, licensing, business registration, reviews, court and lien indicators, permits, online presence, and Scout’s recommendation. Listed sources include state license boards, CourtListener, OSHA, DOL, Shovels permit data, BBB, Yelp, Google, and Secretary of State records. Coverage includes all 50 states, with direct license-board adapters for Texas, California, Florida, Oregon, and Washington. Most reports finish in under five minutes, though deep court-record or multi-county permit searches may take longer. Reports have public share links and print-ready PDF exports with citations and all 13 modules. Scout Pro and API customers can enable weekly re-investigations and email alerts. The API offers REST endpoints, webhooks, snapshot-diff feeds, and forensic modules, with HMAC signing, idempotent requests, and rate limits. A free QuickCheck requires no credit card.

KarmaCheck provides background checks, screenings, and credentialing services for staffing organizations, including healthcare, professional, and IT/tech staffing. Its screening options cover criminal and watchlist searches, drug tests, occupational health, identity and license checks, education and employment verification, and motor vehicle records. Advanced identity verification can compare a live selfie with a government-issued ID and detect fake IDs and photos. AI agents help check credential requirements, process documents, and request candidate documents by text, email, or phone. Candidates can use the KarmaCheck app to view background-check status, while organizations can reuse screenings through KarmaCheck Wallet, which the company says never expire. KarmaCheck offers web and API access and says it connects with most ATS, HRIS, and VMS platforms, as well as homegrown systems; dedicated integration pages cover Bullhorn, symplr CTM, and Workday. Pricing is on request. Turnaround time is not guaranteed and can depend on data-source availability; third-party passthrough fees may change without notice and are listed separately on invoices.