Both Sterling and Vero Screening are Background and Reference Checks tools. Sterling is best for enterprise, while Vero Screening 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.
Vero Screening provides comprehensive UK and international employment background checks with fast turnaround times.
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Sterling
Background and Reference Checks
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Vero Screening
Background and Reference Checks
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
8.9/10
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9.2/10
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| Maintain Score |
9.0/10
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9.5/10
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| Platform Score |
8.2/10
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7.1/10
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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 £15/check |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 5 listed: ADP, iCIMS, Oracle, SAP, Workday | 3 listed: BambooHR, Custom API, Workday |
| Integrations in common | Workday | |
| Countries listed | 35 countries | 20 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| DBS Checks | — | Yes |
| Drug Testing | Yes | — |
| Global Coverage | 240 countries | — |
| I-9 Verification | Yes | — |
| International Checks | — | Yes |
| Volume Discounts | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Sterling | View Vero Screening |
It depends on your priorities. Sterling stands out for: Sterling is positioned for enterprise teams. Sterling has a higher RecruitsAgent Score (8.7/5).
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.