# Checkr alternatives: what AI models name instead, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. 93 of the 216 answers in the 1 category where Checkr holds a standing named it neither first nor as an alternative; these are the first choices those answers made. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/checkr/alternatives/

## Named instead, most often (every category and segment added)

- HireRight: 9
- BackgroundChecks.com: 5
- First Advantage: 5
- GoodHire: 5
- Certn: 3
- HireShield: 3

## Background screening

**Small business**: 27 of 72 answers did not name Checkr (Checkr is #2 of 9 at 23%).

- GoodHire: first choice in 3 of those 27
- BackgroundChecks.com: first choice in 2 of those 27
- Certn: first choice in 2 of those 27
- HireShield: first choice in 2 of those 27
- HireRight: first choice in 1 of those 27
- Secure Screening Services: first choice in 1 of those 27
- Verified Credentials: first choice in 1 of those 27

**Mid-market**: 33 of 72 answers did not name Checkr (Checkr is #1 of 10 at 43%).

- BackgroundChecks.com: first choice in 3 of those 33
- GoodHire: first choice in 2 of those 33
- Certn: first choice in 1 of those 33
- EDIFY Screening: first choice in 1 of those 33
- HireShield: first choice in 1 of those 33
- VerifiedReports: first choice in 1 of those 33

**Enterprise**: 33 of 72 answers did not name Checkr (Checkr is #3 of 8 at 18%).

- HireRight: first choice in 8 of those 33
- First Advantage: first choice in 5 of those 33
- Accurate Background: first choice in 1 of those 33
- Checkster: first choice in 1 of those 33
- Mitratech AssureHire: first choice in 1 of those 33

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