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Checkr vs Foley

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

Starting price

Checkr

$29.99/report

US background checks billed per report, with a public API and hosted MCP. Workforce Basic starts at $29.99 per report before pass-through fees.

Where Checkr fits

  • US employers running criminal packages at hire
  • Teams that want candidate self-entry and ATS hooks
  • Platforms ordering checks through the Checkr API
  • Ops teams that want MCP over their own reports

Foley

Sales-quoted

DOT compliance, driver files, and background screening for fleets. Essential, Professional, and Power are sales-quoted.

Where Foley fits

  • Fleets that must stay FMCSA-audit ready
  • Carriers hiring CDL drivers with Clearinghouse queries
  • Safety managers who want CSA and MVR monitoring
  • Teams that will add criminal screens as they grow

At a glance

DetailCheckrFoley
Starting price$29.99/reportSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underBackground checkBackground check
Capterra4.5 from 303 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Checkr

Stands out: Self-serve packages plus MCP at mcp.checkr.com so hiring agents can read reports.

Watch out: Court and database access fees are billed on top, at cost. Essential and Complete cost more. International checks are priced by country.

Not the right fit for

  • Landlords (use Checkr Tenant, not Workforce)
  • Companies that need one global price for every country

Foley

Stands out: One platform for DQ files, Clearinghouse, drug tests, and criminal screens, plus Navigator AI guidance.

Watch out: Criminal checks sit on Professional and Power, not Essential. There is no public dollar card.

Not the right fit for

  • Office employers with no DOT exposure
  • Buyers who need a printed monthly SaaS fee

Pros and cons

Checkr

  • Self-serve Workforce packages from $29.99/report
  • No monthly platform fee on standard orders
  • Public API plus hosted customer MCP
  • Pass-through court fees sit on top of package price
  • International pricing varies by country
  • Enterprise ATS depth is quote-only

Foley

  • DQ files, drugs, and Clearinghouse together
  • Navigator AI for compliance questions
  • Public developer portal
  • No public dollar rate card
  • Criminal screens start above Essential
  • Buying starts with a demo

What each one costs

Checkr

$29.99/report

Pay per report with no monthly platform fee on standard orders. Workforce Basic is $29.99, Essential $59.99 and Complete $94.99 per report; Enterprise is sales-quoted. Court and database access fees are passed through at cost on top. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Foley

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted across Essential, Professional, and Power. No public dollar amounts. Criminal background checks are on Professional and Power. DOT and Clearinghouse sit on Power. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try Checkr or Foley for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.
Does Checkr or Foley have an MCP server?
Checkr ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?