6 of the 8 background checks tools we list have a public API, confirmed on their own website. Here they are side by side.
Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.
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Accio DataBackground screening software for consumer reporting agencies. | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Accio Data | Lowest paid planNot confirmed | Free planNot confirmed | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed | Main features
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Accurate BackgroundFull-service employment background checks to fit your company's needs. | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Accurate Background | Lowest paid planNot confirmed | Free planNot confirmed | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed | Main features |
CertnIntegrated background screening that reduces time to hire. | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Certn | Lowest paid plan$9.99per checkPublic Records Check, as of November 13, 2026 | Free planNot confirmed | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed | |
CheckrThe AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions. | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Checkr | Lowest paid plan$29.99per reportBasic, as of November 13, 2026 | Free planNot confirmed | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed | |
VeremarkBackground screening and pre-hire checks to verify your next candidate. | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Veremark | Lowest paid plan$42per candidateEssential, as of November 13, 2026 | Free planNot confirmed | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed | |
XrefReference and background checks, engagement surveys and talent pools automated in one platform. | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Xref | Lowest paid plan$70per month, billed annually, for 1-74 employeesStarter, as of November 14, 2026 | Free planNot confirmed | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed |
From each tool's own website. “Not confirmed” means we couldn't confirm it there, not that the tool doesn't have it. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.
A tool is listed here only when we've confirmed on its own website that it has a public API. Tools we couldn't confirm it for are left out, even if they may have it. Vendors can't pay for a place on this list. Add a tool we missed
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