Head to head

Bchex vs GoodHire

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Bchex

$26/check

Employment background checks with no subscription. Basic is $26/check, Standard $37, Advanced $50. County fees can add on.

Where Bchex fits

  • Schools, nonprofits, and US employers screening hires
  • Teams that want to pay per check, not a seat
  • HR orgs on iCIMS, Greenhouse, Workday, or Bullhorn
  • Volunteer programs that need a simple package

GoodHire

$29.99/check

US employment background checks with public per-check pricing. Basic starts at $29.99/check for under 50 checks a year.

Where GoodHire fits

  • US SMBs that run occasional background checks
  • Staffing and hourly desks that want FCRA-compliant ordering from the ATS
  • Companies that also need drug tests and MVR on the same vendor
  • Teams already in Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, BambooHR, or Workday

At a glance

DetailBchexGoodHire
Starting price$26/check$29.99/check
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underBackground checkBackground check
CapterraNot enough reviews4.8 from 116 reviews

Where they pull apart

Bchex

Stands out: Published per-check prices, no monthly minimum, and a match-any-competitor price promise.

Watch out: County and statewide searches can add government surcharges. Volume discounts start at 50-plus checks a year.

Not the right fit for

  • Companies that need a deep international CRA
  • Buyers who want self-serve API docs

GoodHire

Stands out: SMBs can actually see a rate card: Basic $29.99, Essential $59.99, Complete $94.99 per check, with a self-serve path under 50 checks a year instead of a mandatory sales call.

Watch out: Those prices are for fewer than 50 checks a year. Volume is a custom quote. County, state, and federal searches, drug tests, MVR, and education/employment verifications stack on. Third-party pass-through fees apply. Do not budget $29.99 as the all-in cost of a hire.

Not the right fit for

  • Global screening programs that need one worldwide CRA
  • Enterprises that will immediately exceed 50 checks and wanted the $29.99 number to hold

Pros and cons

Bchex

  • Basic $26/check, no subscription
  • Standard $37, Advanced $50
  • ATS hooks for iCIMS and Greenhouse
  • County surcharges can raise the bill
  • Volume deals need 50-plus checks a year
  • International depth is not the pitch

GoodHire

  • Public Basic price at $29.99/check for low volume
  • Drug tests and MVR on the same platform
  • Broad ATS/HRIS ordering list including Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, and BambooHR
  • $29.99 is the <50-checks band, not volume pricing
  • County, drug, and verification add-ons plus pass-through fees
  • US-centric; not a global screening platform

What each one costs

Bchex

$26/check

Employment Basic is $26/check, Standard $37, Advanced $50. No subscription or setup fee. County and statewide government surcharges can apply. Custom quotes for 50-plus checks a year. Small-business storefront and personal checks are separate menus. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

GoodHire

$29.99/check

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Bchex cheaper than GoodHire?
Bchex starts lower, at $26/check against $29.99/check for GoodHire. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Bchex or GoodHire for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?