BuildSafe vs TazWorks Software

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.

TazWorks Software is a screening suite for professional background screeners, screening agencies, and consumer reporting agencies. It provides applications, workflow management, and reporting for full-service screening operations, with listed coverage for criminal records, identity, employment, education, and driving history. The software runs on TazCloud, a public-cloud network described as scalable for agencies of any size and accessible through an open API. Users can select integrated data providers and customize search filters. Candidate applications and disclosures can be tailored and sent by email or SMS, and mobile-enabled apps support candidate messaging. TazWorkload Manager assigns searches by type and jurisdiction, sets service level agreements, and distributes work among processors. TazInsights provides reports and dashboards for profitability and performance analysis. The product integrates with HR and property management systems; named connections include iCIMS, Greenhouse, PageUp, Bullhorn, Jobvite, NeoGov, and BambooHR. TazAPI Advanced uses JSON, while TazAPI Basic uses XML. The vendor states that the software is SOC 2 Type 2 and PCI DSS compliant. Pricing is available by contacting TazWorks.