SafestHires as a Checkr alternative
Checkr alternatives usually get evaluated by teams that have outgrown a self-service workflow: they want a named contact when a county court stalls, pricing they can predict per hire, and packages tuned to their roles rather than a preset tier.
Where SafestHires fits
SafestHires pairs automated ordering and ATS integration with a named U.S.-based account manager — the automation of a platform with a human on the escalation path.
Side by side
| Consideration | SafestHires | Checkr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per check, à la carte, with a live estimator and a written quote inside one business day. | Tiered packages with per-report pricing and add-on searches. |
| Support model | Named U.S.-based account manager; live escalation on stalled jurisdictions. | Self-service plus support tiers that scale with plan level. |
| Package design | Role- and industry-specific packages built with you, priced search by search. | Preset packages with configurable add-ons. |
| Ownership | Veteran-owned, U.S.-based operations team. | Venture-backed technology platform. |
Checkr details reflect publicly published information at the time of writing and can change. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before making a decision.
What to check before you switch
- Separate the platform experience from the fulfillment: what matters on a hard requisition is who chases the court.
- Compare median turnaround per search type, not a blended average — verifications and county criminal behave very differently.
- Confirm how many jurisdictions are reached digitally versus by researcher in the counties you actually hire in.
- Model your annual cost with your real search mix rather than a headline per-report price.
Frequently asked questions
How does SafestHires compare to Checkr on turnaround?
SafestHires reports a median turnaround measured in hours rather than days for its national criminal program, driven by direct digital access to 2,700+ courts. The honest comparison is per search type in your hiring jurisdictions — ask both providers for median and 90th-percentile turnaround for the searches in your package.
Can SafestHires integrate with our ATS?
Yes — see the integrations page for the current list, plus XML order entry and result receipt for custom workflows.
How fast can we switch providers?
Most teams are ordering within a few business days. Account setup, user provisioning, and package configuration are handled by a named account manager, and existing ATS integrations are re-pointed rather than rebuilt.
Is there a minimum volume or annual contract?
No. SafestHires prices per check with no platform fee, no seat license, and no annual minimum. You can estimate your spend on the pricing page before talking to anyone.