Truv vs Zinc

Truv7.1Visit Zinc6.9Visit

Higher score Truv #5 in Employment Verification Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Truv

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Zinc #7 in Employment Verification Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Zinc

• Truv fits best

  Fast, consent-based employment verification

• Zinc fits best

  Recruiters combining references and employment checks

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Side by side

Feature	Truv 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Zinc 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.9
Ranking	#5 in Employment Verification Software	#7 in Employment Verification Software
Best for	Fast, consent-based employment verification	Recruiters combining references and employment checks
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	21,000+ integrations	20+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Truv 1/2 · Zinc 2/2
API access	✓	✓
ATS integrations	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Verification types	Both	Not published
Source coverage	Mixed	Not published
Typical turnaround	Instant	Not published
Geographic coverage	Domestic	Not published
Included verifications	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Reports typically return in under 30 seconds Consent workflows, authentication, and AI-driven fraud detection APIs, SDKs, dashboards, and broad workflow integrations	Automated requests, reminders, candidate submission, and progress tracking Employment verification, background checks, and custom check packages ATS, HRIS, Zapier, and open API integrations
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Stated coverage is domestic rather than international Advanced support and governance features start on higher tiers	Broader reference software rather than a dedicated employment-verification tool No free plan for teams wanting a no-cost starting option Larger hiring volumes may require a bespoke custom solution
Our verdict	Truv provides consumer-permissioned employment verification through direct connections to payroll providers and employers. It is designed for background screeners, lenders, HR teams, and other organizations that need current or historical… Read the review →	Zinc is a cloud-based platform for employers, recruiters, and HR teams managing employment references and background checks. Its workflow collects referee details, sends requests and follow-up reminders by email and text, and tracks… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Truv — where it wins

  • Reports typically return in under 30 seconds
  • Consent workflows, authentication, and AI-driven fraud detection
  • APIs, SDKs, dashboards, and broad workflow integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Stated coverage is domestic rather than international
  • Advanced support and governance features start on higher tiers

• Zinc — where it wins

  • Automated requests, reminders, candidate submission, and progress tracking
  • Employment verification, background checks, and custom check packages
  • ATS, HRIS, Zapier, and open API integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Broader reference software rather than a dedicated employment-verification tool
  • No free plan for teams wanting a no-cost starting option
  • Larger hiring volumes may require a bespoke custom solution

• Truv7.1/10 · Pricing on request

  Fast, consent-based employment verification with APIs, fraud detection, and domestic coverage.

  Visit TruvFull verdict →
• Zinc6.9/10 · Paid

  A broad reference and screening workflow for recruiters managing checks across hiring systems.

  Visit ZincFull verdict →