Both Onfido 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.
Onfido is a leading identity verification platform using AI and biometrics for fast, secure ID document verification.
Sterling is a global background check company offering criminal, employment, education, and identity verification services.
Closely matched with Onfido on the attributes we track — see full table below.
| Feature |
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Onfido
Background and Reference Checks
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Sterling
Background and Reference Checks
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|---|---|---|
| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
7.9/10
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8.9/10
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| Maintain Score |
9.3/10
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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 | ✓ Yes | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 4 listed: ADP, Custom API, Salesforce, Workday | 5 listed: ADP, iCIMS, Oracle, SAP, Workday |
| Integrations in common | ADP, Workday | |
| Countries listed | 35 countries | 35 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Biometric Verification | Yes | — |
| Document Check | 195 countries | — |
| Drug Testing | — | Yes |
| GDPR/KYC Compliant | Yes | — |
| Global Coverage | — | 240 countries |
| I-9 Verification | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Onfido | View Sterling |
It depends on your priorities. Onfido stands out for: Onfido includes AI-powered features.
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.