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8.6 Tested Aug 20, 2026 by Team RankingRight

GoodHire (Small-business screening) review 2026

Checkr's small-business brand: the same FCRA-compliant checks with a simpler dashboard for companies hiring a few people a year

PriceFrom $29.99 · checked Sep 11, 2026
Accuracy97 %
False records / 10 people0

Is the GoodHire Worth It?

Best for small businesses. GoodHire is Checkr for a business without an HR department. Same accuracy, same compliance, a friendlier front end.

GoodHire Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Same court-verified data as Checkr
  • Simplest compliant workflow we tried — an owner can run it
  • No account minimum or subscription
  • Candidate-friendly disclosure and comment feature
Cons
  • Per report; Checkr is cheaper at volume
  • County checks take days
  • Fewer integrations than Checkr

GoodHire at a Glance

8.6 Editor Score
AccuracyShare of current address, phone, relatives and known records found correctly for our ten test people, and how many false records appeared.
32/35
CoverageCriminal, court, property, social, email and phone data sources; monitoring and alerts.
17/20
Compliance & transparencyFCRA status and how clearly permitted uses are stated; cancellation ease; opt-out for the searched.
15/15
UsabilityReport clarity, search speed, app quality, upsell friction.
10/10
ValueMonthly price for unlimited reports, or per-report price, at renewal.
12/20
Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score
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Rubric v1: Accuracy 35 · Coverage 20 · Compliance & transparency 15 · Usability 10 · Value 20. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.

Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026

GoodHire — $29.99

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GoodHire specifications

PriceFrom $29.99 per report; no minimum
FCRA-compliantYes
Permitted useEmployment and tenant screening with consent
Unlimited reportsNo — per report
Data coveredSSN trace, national and county criminal, sex offender, watchlists, employment and education verification, drug screening
MonitoringNo
AppDashboard
Opt-out for the searchedN/A — candidate dispute process

Why it scored 8.6

GoodHire is Checkr for a business without an HR department. Same accuracy, same compliance, a friendlier front end.

Where it loses

Volume pricing; integrations.

Still the right pick for

Small employers and landlords.

GoodHire8.6 · $29.99
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