Credas Right to Work vs WPC RightToWork

Credas Right to Work provides online and remote checks for employers and recruitment agencies hiring in the UK. It uses real-time facial recognition to compare an identity document with the person completing a check, and lists biometric NFC chip reading and integrated anti-fraud checks. Credas says it connects with the UK Government’s online Right to Work checking system and supports eVisas and online immigration status checks. Checks can be completed in an app or browser, with API options for systems including CRM, case management, learning management, websites, and client onboarding. For checks through a certified Identity Service Provider, the product FAQ says only a current British or Irish passport is accepted. Credas verifies identity as an IDSP; the employer must review the result and determine the individual’s right to work. Pricing is on request, and a free trial is offered without a stated duration. Credas says captured data is encrypted and held on UK-based enterprise cloud servers, and lists ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.

WPC RightToWork automates UK right-to-work checks for job applicants through separate employer and candidate apps on Android and iOS. The maker says AI verifies document authenticity against official government databases, while biometric facial recognition confirms the document holder’s identity. Results are advertised in five minutes, subject to candidate turnaround time. Employers can monitor employees’ status, receive updates, get expiry reminders, and keep digital records accessible for audits and inspections. WPC describes integration with government databases but names no HRIS or ATS integrations. It says AWS hosts the service and cryptographic protections secure data in transit and, where appropriate, while its security approach addresses applicable UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 obligations. WPC states that it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorised by a government entity, and employers remain responsible for statutory duties. Pricing starts at £10, paid once for one check valid for a year; annual plans cover 20, 100, or 300 checks.