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Checkmate  Logo

Candidate reference checking and verification

Last updated: February 2026

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Checkmate Alternatives & Competitors (2026)

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Deel logo

The all-in-one HR platform for global teams.

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Deel
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Checkmate

0.3

4.7

Value for money

5.0
5
per user/per month

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Employee Scheduling

5/5

Employee Engagement

5/5

360 Degree Feedback

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Paycom logo

HR, talent acquisition, compensation management & payroll

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Paycom
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Checkmate

0.7

4.3

Value for money

5.0
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No pricing info

Starting price

17
per feature

0.4

4.4

Functionality

4.8

Role-Based Permissions

5/5

Corporate/Business

5/5

Time & Expense Tracking

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Manatal logo

Cloud-based applicant tracking system and recruiting tool

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Manatal
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Checkmate

0.5

4.5

Value for money

5.0
19
per user/per month

Starting price

17
per feature

0.4

4.4

Functionality

4.8

Job Requisition

5/5

Interview Scheduling

5/5

Customizable Forms

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Mitratech AssureHire logo

Compliant, fast, and accurate background screening software.

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Mitratech AssureHire
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Checkmate

0.4

4.6

Value for money

5.0
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No pricing info

Starting price

17
per feature

0.3

4.5

Functionality

4.8

Self Service Portal

5/5

Activity Dashboard

5/5

Reporting/Analytics

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Vitay logo

Reference Checking & Talent Feedback Software for Recruiters

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Vitay
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Checkmate

0.2

4.8

Value for money

5.0
699
usage based/per year

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Customizable Templates

5/5

Workflow Management

5/5

Status Tracking

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Rentec Direct logo

Cloud-based property management software

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Rentec Direct
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Checkmate

0.4

4.6

Value for money

5.0
50
usage based/per month

Starting price

17
per feature

0.5

4.3

Functionality

4.8

Lease Origination

5/5

Vacancy Management

5/5

Transaction History

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Checkr logo

Background screening solution for small to large businesses

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Checkr
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Checkmate

0.6

4.4

Value for money

5.0
29.99
usage based

Starting price

17
per feature

0.3

4.5

Functionality

4.8

Alerts/Notifications

5/5

Self Service Portal

4.7/5

Email Reminders

4.7/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Xref logo

Before you hire, check with Xref.

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Xref
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Checkmate

0.5

4.5

Value for money

5.0
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No pricing info

Starting price

17
per feature

0.2

4.6

Functionality

4.8

Bulk Reference Request

5/5

Mobile Access

4.8/5

Reference Request Automation

4.7/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Employment Hero logo

Transform Your HR with Employment Hero

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Employment Hero
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Checkmate

0.7

4.3

Value for money

5.0
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No pricing info

Starting price

17
per feature

0.6

4.2

Functionality

4.8

Certification & Licensing

5/5

Social Recognition

5/5

Sick Leave Tracking

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Ferretly  logo

AI-POWERED SOCIAL MEDIA SCREENING

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Ferretly
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Checkmate

0.1

4.9

Value for money

5.0
15
per feature

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Background Screening

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Status Tracking

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Sterling logo

Technology-enabled background check service

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Sterling
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Checkmate

0.9

4.1

Value for money

5.0
1

Starting price

17
per feature

0.7

4.1

Functionality

4.8

Employment Eligibility Verification

5/5

Self Service Portal

4.7/5

Reporting/Analytics

4.5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

VidCruiter logo

Pre-recorded & live video interviewing software

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VidCruiter
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Checkmate

0.3

4.7

Value for money

5.0
5000
usage based/per year

Starting price

17
per feature

0.3

4.5

Functionality

4.8

Reference Request Automation

5/5

Live Video Interview

5/5

Applicant Tracking

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

GoodHire logo

Simply better background checks - for you & your candidates

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GoodHire
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Checkmate

0.3

4.7

Value for money

5.0
29.99
other

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Self Service Portal

5/5

Background Screening

5/5

Status Tracking

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

ATS logo

ATS Applicant Tracking System helps you hire the best!

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ATS
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Checkmate

0.2

4.8

Value for money

5.0
120
per feature/per month

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Candidate Tracking

4.6/5

Candidate Profiles

4.5/5

Job Posting

4.3/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Company Watch logo

Financial Risk Solutions

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Company Watch
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Checkmate

0.2

4.8

Value for money

5.0
354
flat rate/per month

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Compliance Management

5/5

Portfolio Management

5/5

Portfolio Analysis

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Verified First logo

Background checking for human resources (HR) professionals

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Verified First
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Checkmate

0.3

4.7

Value for money

5.0
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No pricing info

Starting price

17
per feature

0.2

4.6

Functionality

4.8

Employment Screening

5/5

Online Applications

5/5

Secure Data Storage

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Turn logo

Talent Acquisition Reimagined

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Turn
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Checkmate

5.0

0.0

Value for money

5.0
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No pricing info

Starting price

17
per feature

0.2

5.0

Functionality

4.8

Employment Screening

5/5

Calendar Management

N/A

Careers Page

N/A

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

VETTING.com logo

Pre-employment checks made simple

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VETTING.com
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Checkmate

0.3

4.7

Value for money

5.0
8
usage based/per month

Starting price

17
per feature

0.3

4.5

Functionality

4.8

Criminal History Verification

5/5

Background Screening

5/5

Identity Verification

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

CINCEL Background Check logo

Background verification solution across Mexico

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CINCEL Background Check
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Checkmate
5.0

Value for money

5.0
2.90
other

Starting price

17
per feature

0.2

5.0

Functionality

4.8

Status Tracking

5/5

Background Screening

5/5

Third-Party Integrations

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5

Workwolf logo

Unleash The Power Of Truth

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Workwolf
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Checkmate

0.1

4.9

Value for money

5.0
495
flat rate/per month

Starting price

17
per feature
4.8

Functionality

4.8

Customizable Branding

5/5

Resume Parsing

5/5

Employee Profiles

5/5

Top Features

Status Tracking

5/5

Self Service Portal

5/5

Reminders

5/5