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Head-to-head · Background Verification Software

Data Facts vs HireRight

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Data Facts #1 in Background Verification Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Data Facts
HireRight #5 in Background Verification Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit HireRight

Data Facts leads on 3 checks, HireRight on 0, and 4 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

  • Most featuresData Facts · 6 of 6

Our editors rank Data Facts at #1 and HireRight at #5 for background verification software; Data Facts and HireRight have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

Data Facts offers identity verification; HireRight doesn't publish it. Data Facts offers criminal-record checks; HireRight doesn't publish it. Data Facts offers drug screening; HireRight doesn't publish it.

Data Facts is the better fit for teams needing broad integrations and mobile access. HireRight is the better fit for employers needing end-to-end screening and I-9 workflows.

  • Data Facts fits best

    Teams needing broad integrations and mobile access

  • HireRight fits best

    Employers needing end-to-end screening and I-9 workflows

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Side by side

Feature Data Facts —/10 Visit ↗ HireRight —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — —
Ranking #1 in Background Verification Software #5 in Background Verification Software
Best for Teams needing broad integrations and mobile access Employers needing end-to-end screening and I-9 workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 75+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Data Facts 6/6 · HireRight 3/6
Identity verification ✓ (best) Not published
Criminal-record checks ✓ (best) Not published
Employment verification ✓ ✓
Education verification ✓ ✓
Drug screening ✓ (best) Not published
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
International coverage Global Not published
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
  • Covers criminal, identity, employment, education, license, and driving checks
  • Supports adjudication, pre-adverse/adverse action, and I-9 workflows
  • REST API provides ordering, status tracking, reports, and I-9 management
Cons
  • Customized pricing requires contacting sales
  • International screening coverage varies by country
  • No 24/7 support
  • Pricing is handled through sales rather than listed as standard plans
  • Screening components vary by location, product, requirements, and applicable law
  • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of employers seeking one narrow check
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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HireRight provides employment background screening services for employers and organizations. Its workflows can cover criminal records, identity, employment and education history, professional licenses, driving records, adjudication,…

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  1. Data FactsBackground Verification Software —Pricing on request
  2. HireRightBackground Verification Software —Pricing on request

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
  • HireRight — where it wins

    • Covers criminal, identity, employment, education, license, and driving checks
    • Supports adjudication, pre-adverse/adverse action, and I-9 workflows
    • REST API provides ordering, status tracking, reports, and I-9 management

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through sales rather than listed as standard plans
    • Screening components vary by location, product, requirements, and applicable law
    • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of employers seeking one narrow check
  • Data Facts—/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad screening service for employers, with customized packages and pricing.

    Visit Data FactsFull verdict →
  • HireRight—/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad screening platform combining verification, adjudication, adverse action, and I-9 workflows.

    Visit HireRightFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026