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Certn

Performs background checks and identity verification for hiring and compliance purposes.

Our take: Certn is a pay-per-check background screening platform with no contracts or minimums, serving SMBs, staffing agencies, and landlords across 195 countries.

Best forHR departments
ReviewedPricing: Free Trial
7.4 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try CertnFrom $4.99/check; no setup fee or minimum
The bottom line

Fast, no-contract background screening with global reach — ideal for SMBs that hire sporadically.

Our score

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G2
4.7 out of 5
200+ reviews
Capterra
4.6 out of 5
80+ reviews
Trustpilot
2.0 out of 5
20+ reviews

4.5 / 5 aggregate · across 3 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isCertn — global background screening and identity verification platform for employers and landlords.
Our takeCertn is a pay-per-check background screening platform with no contracts or minimums, serving SMBs, staffing agencies, and landlords across 195 countries.
Certn runs on a usage-based per-check model starting at $4.99 for identity verification. This is squarely an HR screening and compliance tool.
Why we rate itGlobal coverage (195 countries), support for 13,500+ ID document types, clean self-serve portal, and native ATS integrations with Greenhouse, Lever, and Workday make Certn one of the more accessible on-demand screening platforms for growing teams.
The catchPer-check costs accumulate fast for high-volume hiring pipelines; enterprise pricing requires a sales call with no public rates.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • SMB employers hiring on demand without contract commitments
  • Staffing agencies needing fast global criminal and identity checks
  • Landlords and property managers running tenant screening
Not good for
  • High-volume enterprise hiring where predictable flat-rate costs matter
  • Teams needing deep FCRA-compliant US pre-employment workflows out of the box
  • Organizations wanting fully transparent enterprise pricing without a sales call
Trade-offs

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Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Fast: self-serve portal with no contract or setup required; most checks complete within minutes to 72 hours.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Per-check model becomes costly at volume; teams hiring 50+ candidates/month should negotiate an enterprise plan.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: ATS integrations exist (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and an API is available, but check results and candidate data live primarily within Certn's portal.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this service perform background checks for employment or tenant screening?

It conducts background checks, verifies identities, and screens tenants or employees for risk assessment.

Can background check solutions provide accurate and fast candidate screening?

Yes, background check solutions provide fast and accurate candidate screening, covering criminal records, employment history, and credentials.

How can Certn help in streamlining background checks and identity verification for businesses?

Certn streamlines background checks, identity verification, and screening processes for businesses and HR teams.

How does this background screening platform verify candidate credentials and reduce hiring risks?

Background screening platforms verify candidate credentials by conducting identity checks, employment history validation, and risk assessments to reduce hiring risks.

What solutions does this platform offer for background checks and identity verification?

This platform provides identity verification, background checks, and compliance screening to ensure secure onboarding and trust.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Sterling or HireRight for enterprise-scale, FCRA-compliant high-volume screening programs.

  • Lighter alternative

    Checkr for straightforward US-focused pre-employment criminal background checks.

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