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Head-to-head · Background Verification Software

Data Facts vs GCheck

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Data Facts #1 in Background Verification Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Data Facts

Data Facts leads on 0 checks, GCheck on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreData Facts · 8.8/10

Data Facts scores higher on our rubric for background verification software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Data Facts is the better fit for teams needing broad integrations and mobile access. GCheck is the better fit for cost-conscious teams needing global screening.

  • Data Facts fits best

    Teams needing broad integrations and mobile access

  • GCheck fits best

    Cost-conscious teams needing global screening

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Side by side

Feature Data Facts 8.8/10 Visit ↗ GCheck 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #1 in Background Verification Software #4 in Background Verification Software
Best for Teams needing broad integrations and mobile access Cost-conscious teams needing global screening
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $19.95/unit usage-based
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 75+ integrations 73+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Data Facts 6/6 · GCheck 6/6
Identity verification ✓ ✓
Criminal-record checks ✓ ✓
Employment verification ✓ ✓
Education verification ✓ ✓
Drug screening ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
International coverage Global Global
Our review
Pros
  • Combines criminal, employment, education, identity, and drug screening
  • Offers 75 integrations, including Workday, Greenhouse, and UKG
  • Supports mobile access, applicant self-entry, and batch ordering
  • Basic includes global watchlists and OFAC sanctions lists for $19.95 per check.
  • Screening spans criminal, employment, education, drug and international checks.
  • API access and ATS/HRIS integrations support hiring workflows.
Cons
  • Customized pricing requires contacting sales
  • International screening coverage varies by country
  • No 24/7 support
  • There is no free plan; screening is paid per background check.
  • Additional third-party fees may apply to published per-check prices.
  • Cloud is the only listed deployment option.
Our verdict

Data Facts provides employer background screening through an online ordering platform, serving organizations from small businesses to enterprise teams. Its services span criminal-record searches, domestic and international employment and…

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GCheck is a cloud background-screening service for employers and organizations that need checks across locations and hiring workflows. Its scope includes criminal-record searches, identity verification, employment and education…

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  1. Data FactsBackground Verification Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. GCheckBackground Verification Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Data Facts — where it wins

    • Combines criminal, employment, education, identity, and drug screening
    • Offers 75 integrations, including Workday, Greenhouse, and UKG
    • Supports mobile access, applicant self-entry, and batch ordering

    Where it doesn't

    • Customized pricing requires contacting sales
    • International screening coverage varies by country
    • No 24/7 support
  • GCheck — where it wins

    • Basic includes global watchlists and OFAC sanctions lists for $19.95 per check.
    • Screening spans criminal, employment, education, drug and international checks.
    • API access and ATS/HRIS integrations support hiring workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; screening is paid per background check.
    • Additional third-party fees may apply to published per-check prices.
    • Cloud is the only listed deployment option.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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