ClearStar vs IntelliCorp

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.

IntelliCorp provides background screening services for businesses and organizations hiring employees or volunteers. Its screening menu includes criminal records, civil and credit searches, driving records, drug and medical screening, international searches, and Social Security number and address history. Criminal options range from county, statewide and federal searches to multi-state databases, sex-offender searches and Department of Corrections records. Healthcare packages can include sanctions, medical fraud and abuse searches, and medical license verification; tenant packages can cover rental and financial history, criminal records and references. Employers can create and store I-9 forms electronically and submit them to E-Verify from one central location. Candidate and volunteer portals, self-service batching and applicant-tracking integrations support different request workflows. IntelliCorp identifies itself as a Consumer Reporting Agency and says it monitors applicable laws and provides compliance support. It states that it is SOC 2-certified and accredited through the Professional Background Screening Association. Standard background checks are listed as taking 3–5 business days, though timing can vary. Pricing is on request; the service is web-based and business-to-business, and establishing a legitimate business requires a business license and taxpayer ID document.