Both Hire Image Screening and Sterling are Background and Reference Checks tools. Hire Image Screening is best for midmarket, while Sterling is best for enterprise. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
Hire Image provides comprehensive background screening with a focus on healthcare and education sectors.
Sterling is a global background check company offering criminal, employment, education, and identity verification services.
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Hire Image Screening
Background and Reference Checks
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Sterling
Background and Reference Checks
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
9.5/10
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8.9/10
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| Maintain Score |
9.5/10
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9.0/10
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| Platform Score |
7.9/10
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8.2/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Background and Reference Checks | Background and Reference Checks |
| Best For | Midmarket | Enterprise |
| Pricing Model | Per user | |
| Starting Price | Custom | Custom pricing |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 2 listed: API, ATS Integrations | 5 listed: ADP, iCIMS, Oracle, SAP, Workday |
| Countries listed | 1 countries | 35 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Drug Testing | — | Yes |
| Education Sector | Yes | — |
| Global Coverage | — | 240 countries |
| Healthcare Checks | Yes | — |
| I-9 Verification | — | Yes |
| PBSA Member | Yes | — |
| View Full Details | View Hire Image Screening | View Sterling |
It depends on your priorities. Hire Image Screening stands out for: Hire Image Screening is positioned for midmarket teams. Hire Image Screening has a higher RecruitsAgent Score (9.0/5).
Both are Background and Reference Checks tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Hire Image Screening uses pricing, while Sterling uses per user pricing. Check each vendor's site for current rates.