Choosing a background screening partner?

See how Veremark compares to legacy providers like HireRight, First Advantage, and Sterling across the metrics that matter - speed, support, pricing, and candidate experience.

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Veremark leads in the areas that 
matter most

Based on independent ratings from G2, Trustpilot, and Capterra, Veremark consistently ranks highest across the most important criteria: support quality, turnaround speed, candidate experience, pricing transparency, and more.

Veremark consistently outperforms across all major buying considerations—making it the most balanced and reliable choice across global markets.

Ratings from G2, Trustpilot, and Capterra.

All data as of April 2025.

Veremark

Leads in support, flexibility, and trust

Zinc

Strong UX, high G2 ratings, great for SMBs

Certn

Solid experience and recommendability

Matrix

Dependable for UK-based workflows

Verifile

Good overseas checks, mid-range in UX

Sterling

Enterprise focus, moderate product direction

First Advantage

Legacy systems, improving integrations

HireRight

Volume-driven, low-rated support experience

We analysed each provider across eight core criteria using consistent scoring and public reviews from G2, Trustpilot, and Capterra. Scroll to see the differences clearly, side by side.

Veremark leads in customer satisfaction with consistently high support ratings across Trustpilot, G2, and Capterra.

Customer support

Based on user reviews of responsiveness, satisfaction, and service quality

Veremark

Trustpilot: 4.6     G2: 4.6

Zinc

G2: 94%

Sterling

Trustpilot: 4.3

Certn

Trustpilot: 2.5

Verifile

Trustpilot: 2.4

Matrix

Regional support, UK-focused

HireRight

Trustpilot: 1.1

First Advantage

Trustpilot: 1.9

Veremark delivers consistently high marks across both G2 and Capterra, standing out for ease of use and candidate experience.

Candidate experience

Based on user reviews of interface, ease of use, and satisfaction

Veremark

Capterra: 4.6     G2: 4.6

Zinc

G2: 96% satisfaction

Certn

G2: 93% satisfaction

Sterling

Legacy interface

First Advantage

Manual onboarding flows

Verifile

Old UI, limited customisation

Matrix

Functional, not optimised

HireRight

Lower-rated UX on G2 & Trustpilot

Veremark is consistently praised for turnaround speed, especially on global checks, outperforming legacy players.

Turnaround speed

Based on user-reported satisfaction with processing time and efficiency

Veremark

G2: praised for fast and reliable checks

Zinc

Fast for SMBs

Certn

Generally fast, some variability

Verifile

Efficient overseas checks

Matrix

Manual processes increase delay

First Advantage

Inconsistent by region

Sterling

Slower due to fulfilment issues

HireRight

Reported 5-10 days turnaround

Veremark combines native integrations and developer-friendly tools for fast, scalable connectivity.

Integration flexibility

Based on ATS/HRIS integration depth and ease of implementation

Veremark

20+ native integrations, OpenAPI

Zinc

Seamless ATS sync

Certn

Strong ATS integrations

HireRight

70+ partners, setup often manual

First Advantage

Ticket-based integration support

Sterling

Siloed platforms

Verifile

Basic HRIS integrations

Matrix

Few integrations, fragmented platform

Veremark offers a clear, usage-based pricing model praised for its flexibility and simplicity.

Pricing transparency

Based on reviewer feedback on pricing clarity, billing fairness, and hidden fees

Veremark

Usage-based, transparent

Zinc

Subscription, free trial

Certn

Minimum spend, flexible for larger clients

Verifile

Good UK pricing, extra fees for bulk

Matrix

Bundled packages

Sterling

Opaque billing structure

HireRight

Broad checks used as cost-saving swaps

First Advantage

Hidden setup/integration costs

Veremark enjoys high customer loyalty and satisfaction scores on G2 and Capterra.

Likelihood to recommend

Based on overall user satisfaction and referral intent

Veremark

G2: 92%

Zinc

G2: 93%

Certn

G2: 83%

Matrix

Stable regional satisfaction

Sterling

Moderate recommendation

First Advantage

Enterprise-heavy feedback

HireRight

Lower overall sentiment

Verifile

Mixed feedback on long-term use

Veremark is recognised for reliable, high-quality checks across a wide range of geographies and use cases.

Check quality & reliability

Based on trust in results, accuracy, and confidence in reporting

Veremark

G2: Highly trusted by global employers

Zinc

Great for standardised checks

Certn

Strong quality, some variability reported

Sterling

Solid on core checks, lagging in custom needs

Matrix

Well-known in local government circles

First Advantage

Volume-focused, some misses

Verifile

Strong overseas checks, some inconsistency

HireRight

Broad checks, but lower perceived depth

Veremark is seen as a forward-looking platform delivering regular improvements in speed, integration, and compliance.

Product direction

Based on how users rate the future potential and innovation of the platform

Veremark

G2: 89%

Zinc

G2: 86%

Certn

G2: 76%

Sterling

Moderate innovation, some disruption

Matrix

Slow-moving updates

First Advantage

Enterprise roadmap driven

HireRight

Mixed perception of roadmap

Verifile

Limited innovation, smaller scale

trusted as high performer

Reviewed, rated, and trusted by industry leaders

Backed by customer reviews and recognised by leading institutions for both growth and trust.

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 UK

Veremark was ranked 13th fastest growing technology company in the UK in Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50.

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Approved background screening vendor by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower

One of 12 firms selected by MOM to support Employment Pass (EP) verification from 1 Sept 2024.

Coverage by The Straits Times

Trusted by companies worldwide for speed, support, and reliability​

Veremark is consistently rated highly by HR leaders, compliance teams, and founders across industries.​

Excellent Service with the best Quality

Veremark provided excellent service within a low rate and turnaround time is less.

Ajay M.
Mid-Market (51-1000 employees)

Amazing product - Reliable and Easy to use

Reference checks are supposed to be simple and no frills. This is exactly what Veremark is about. The interface is easy and intuitive. There's no learning needed. All you do is log in and put the information in. The platform does all the work. The results/report is well laid out and easy to read.

Eric,
Managing Director in Singapore,
Human Resources, 11–50 Employees

Review on Veremark after working with them for around three years now

They are very adaptable to new requirements and until now all new criteria that were asked from our side were implemented on their platform. They are open to feedback to improve their services and their platform, they introduced a lot of changes based on the feedback from us.

Kornél S.
People Operations Specialist,
Enterprise (>1000 employees)

Seamless process and fast!

Mobile friendly (I can use/check it anywhere, everywhere). This feature is really helpful especially when I am travelling, I can always keep track/notified by this software of what's going on with my recruitment team. Super simple and easy set up process.

Jomar
CEO in Philippines,
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees

Veremark: Revolutionizing Employment Checks with Innovation and Care

Veremark has truly transformed the landscape of employment screening with their cutting-edge approach. What truly stands out is their commitment to continuous improvement. Their user-friendly platform and intuitive dashboard demonstrate a deep understanding of both employer and candidate needs.

Jennifer D.
People Team Transformation Lead,
Enterprise (>1000 employees)

Background Screenings made easy for small companies

As a tech company we need to be able to screen employees in key roles with access to sensitive data. As a small company, we don't have the need to do multiple screenings a month. Veremark gives us the flexibility to get exactly the screenings we need in a timely fashion without a big upfront commitment.

Chelsie
Information Security Officer in Singapore,
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees

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