Both Sterling and Veremark are Background and Reference Checks tools. Sterling is best for enterprise, while Veremark is best for smb. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
Sterling is a global background check company offering criminal, employment, education, and identity verification services.
Veremark is a digital reference and background checking platform with a strong focus on candidate experience.
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Sterling
Background and Reference Checks
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Veremark
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
8.9/10
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9.5/10
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| Maintain Score |
9.0/10
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8.8/10
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| Platform Score |
8.2/10
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9.2/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Background and Reference Checks | Background and Reference Checks |
| Best For | Enterprise | Smb |
| Pricing Model | Per user | Per user |
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | From $49/check bundle |
| Free Trial | No | ✓ Yes |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 5 listed: ADP, iCIMS, Oracle, SAP, Workday | 5 listed: BambooHR, Greenhouse, Personio, Teamtailor, Workable |
| Countries listed | 35 countries | 35 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Candidate Portal | — | Yes |
| Drug Testing | Yes | — |
| Global Coverage | 240 countries | — |
| I-9 Verification | Yes | — |
| Reference Checks | — | Digital |
| Right To Work | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Sterling | View Veremark |
It depends on your priorities. Sterling stands out for: Sterling is positioned for enterprise teams.
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.