Both Certn and Hire Image Screening are Background and Reference Checks tools. Certn is best for smb, while Hire Image Screening is best for midmarket. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
Certn is a fast, digital-first background check platform with soft checks, criminal records, and identity verification.
Hire Image provides comprehensive background screening with a focus on healthcare and education sectors.
| Feature |
C
Certn
Background and Reference Checks
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H
Hire Image Screening
Background and Reference Checks
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|---|---|---|
| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
9.3/10
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9.5/10
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| Maintain Score |
9.0/10
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9.5/10
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| Platform Score |
8.5/10
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7.9/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Background and Reference Checks | Background and Reference Checks |
| Best For | Smb | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Per user | |
| Starting Price | From $9.99/check | Custom |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | ✓ Yes | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 5 listed: BambooHR, Greenhouse, Lever, Personio, Workable | 2 listed: API, ATS Integrations |
| Countries listed | 20 countries | 1 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Education Sector | — | Yes |
| Healthcare Checks | — | Yes |
| ID Verification | Yes | — |
| Instant Checks | Some same-day | — |
| International Checks | Yes | — |
| PBSA Member | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Certn | View Hire Image Screening |
It depends on your priorities. Certn stands out for: Certn includes AI-powered features. Certn is positioned for smb teams.
Both are Background and Reference Checks tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Certn uses per user pricing, while Hire Image Screening uses pricing. Check each vendor's site for current rates.