Head to head

GoodHire vs Verified First

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

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

Verified First

$29.99/check

Background, drug, and I-9 screening. Basic is $29.99 per check; no monthly minimums.

Where Verified First fits

  • SMBs that want pay-per-check screening
  • TA teams that need I-9 with background
  • Companies connecting screening to an ATS
  • Buyers who will not accept a monthly minimum

At a glance

DetailGoodHireVerified First
Starting price$29.99/check$29.99/check
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underBackground checkBackground check
Capterra4.8 from 116 reviews4.7 from 19 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

Verified First

Stands out: A public $29.99 Basic package and a long ATS list, with I-9 in the same vendor, aimed at teams that refuse a CRA minimum.

Watch out: Basic is nationwide criminal plus watchlists, not county-unlimited or employment/education verify. Those sit on Essential and Premium.

Not the right fit for

  • DOT/occ-health programmes
  • Enterprises standardised on Sterling
  • Teams that need a free trial of a live FCRA check

Pros and cons

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

Verified First

  • Public $29.99 Basic with no minimums
  • I-9 in the same product family
  • Positioned for ATS-connected SMB hiring
  • Basic is not county-unlimited or verify-heavy
  • No trial
  • Integration list is claimed but not itemised publicly

What each one costs

GoodHire

$29.99/check

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Verified First

$29.99/check

From $29.99/check on the published self-serve plan. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 16 Sep 2026

Common questions

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

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 18 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?