Both SmartCredit 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.
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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Background and Reference Checks
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score | No reviews yet |
8.9/10
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| Maintain Score | No reviews yet |
9.0/10
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| Platform Score | No reviews yet |
8.2/10
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| 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 |
| Company size | SMB | — |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | Not listed | 5 listed: ADP, iCIMS, Oracle, SAP, Workday |
| Countries listed | Not listed | 35 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Drug Testing | — | Yes |
| Global Coverage | — | 240 countries |
| 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.