Both HireRight and Sterling are Background and Reference Checks tools. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
HireRight delivers comprehensive background screenings, drug tests, and employment verifications for companies worldwide.
Closely matched with Sterling on the attributes we track — see full table below.
Sterling is a global background check company offering criminal, employment, education, and identity verification services.
| Feature |
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HireRight
Background and Reference Checks
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Sterling
Background and Reference Checks
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
7.7/10
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8.9/10
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| Maintain Score |
8.3/10
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9.0/10
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| Platform Score |
9.0/10
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8.2/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Background and Reference Checks | Background and Reference Checks |
| Best For | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Pricing Model | Per user | Per user |
| Starting Price | Custom | Custom pricing |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Drug Testing | Yes | Yes |
| I-9/E-Verify | Yes | — |
| Motor Vehicle Records | Yes | — |
| Global Coverage | — | 240 countries |
| I-9 Verification | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View HireRight | View Sterling |
It depends on your priorities. HireRight and Sterling are closely matched on the attributes we track.
Both are Background and Reference Checks tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use per user pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.