Background check platform with criminal, MVR and identity screenings. Scored on six weighted criteria following the HRCritic methodology.
SWOT analysis
Strengths
- Top-tier across core functionality, ease of use and support — the criteria that carry the most weight
- Background check platform with criminal, MVR and identity screenings
- Clear audit records for each completed report
- Configurable packages by role and risk level
Weaknesses
- No material weakness found; remaining gaps are plan-specific or configuration-dependent
- Older dashboards make bulk uploads clunky
- County-level searches can still cause delays
Opportunities
- Faster checks via direct court-data access
- Continuous monitoring for existing staff
Threats
- Changing fair-chance hiring laws
- Accuracy disputes that harm trust
How the rating was calculated
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core functionality | 30% | 90 | 27 |
| Ease of use | 20% | 94 | 18.8 |
| Reliability & performance | 15% | 87 | 13.1 |
| Support quality | 15% | 91 | 13.7 |
| Integrations | 10% | 84 | 8.4 |
| Value for money | 10% | 92 | 9.2 |
| Final score | 90 / 100 |
Checkr scored 90/100, placing it in the Exceptional band (90–100). Its strongest area was ease of use (94), while integrations (84) held the score back. Strengths and weaknesses above map to those weighted criteria; opportunities and threats cover the market factors around the product — regulation, data quality, vendor consolidation and buying behaviour — that we watch when scores are next reviewed.
See what each band means on the rating levels page.