Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
Credit monitoring and reports for roles requiring financial background checks
Sterling is a global background check company offering criminal, employment, education, and identity verification services.
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SmartCredit
Background and Reference Checks
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Sterling
Background and Reference Checks
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| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score | No reviews yet |
8.9/5
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| Maintain Score | No reviews yet |
9.0/5
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| Platform Score | No reviews yet |
8.2/5
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| Total Reviews | 0 verified reviews | 10 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Background and Reference Checks | Background and Reference Checks |
| Best For | Enterprise | |
| Pricing Model | Subscription | Per user |
| Starting Price | — | Custom pricing |
| Free Trial | ✓ Yes | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Global Coverage | — | 240 countries |
| Drug Testing | — | Yes |
| I-9 Verification | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View SmartCredit | View Sterling |
It depends on your priorities. SmartCredit stands out for: SmartCredit offers a free trial — Sterling does not list one. SmartCredit uses subscription pricing.
Both are Background and Reference Checks tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
SmartCredit uses subscription pricing, while Sterling uses per user pricing. Check each vendor's site for current rates.