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2026 Global: Background Check Market-Competitive Review (2032) report

Publisher PerryHope Partners
Published Dec 15, 2025
Length 32 Pages
SKU # PHP20694167

Description

The 2026 Global: Background Check Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.

Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).

The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for background check market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the background check market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.

The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?

The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:

The background check market in 2025 features dominant players like Checkr, First Advantage, HireRight, Sterling, and Accurate Background, which lead due to their scale, FCRA compliance, and enterprise capabilities. Checkr excels in tech and gig economy screenings with fast turnarounds, API integrations, and tools for dynamic compliance, serving over 10,000 businesses including Uber and DoorDash. First Advantage specializes in enterprise compliance for regulated sectors like finance and healthcare, offering global coverage in 200+ countries, advanced reporting, and ATS integrations. HireRight provides comprehensive suites including drug testing, I-9 verification, and international checks across 200+ territories, ideal for multinational firms with 99.98% dispute-free results. Sterling delivers enterprise solutions with global reach, custom integrations, and dedicated support for high-volume needs. Accurate Background ensures reliability at scale with strong visibility, enterprise features, and deep integrations, earning high G2 ratings.

VICTIG, Cisive, CERTN, GoodHire, and HireShield round out the top ten, emphasizing speed, niche expertise, and user-friendly platforms. VICTIG stands out for accuracy, comprehensive criminal and employment verifications, PBSA accreditation, and ATS compatibility with Workday and Greenhouse, boasting 4.7 G2 scores. Cisive thrives in regulated industries like healthcare and transportation, offering accredited deep screenings, candidate portals, and rule-based workflows. CERTN prioritizes automation and speed across 200+ countries, with intuitive interfaces, 24/7 support, and easiest-to-use feedback for small to mid-sized firms. GoodHire, now under Checkr, provides affordable, pay-per-report options with 100+ screenings, industry packages, and dispute tools for small businesses. HireShield leads in instant results, delivering full reports in 30 seconds nationwide at $19 per check, with SSN verification and secure payments for over 14,000 customers.

These companies drive market growth through AI enhancements, mobile portals, and compliance innovations, addressing demands for faster, global, and transparent screenings amid rising hiring volumes. Leaders like Checkr and First Advantage capture enterprise share via ROI boosts like 168% and predictive analytics, while agile players like CERTN and HireShield target SMBs with cost-effective speed. Competition focuses on turnaround times under 72 hours, FCRA adherence, and integrations reducing drop-offs, positioning the top ten to handle diverse sectors from tech to nonprofits effectively.

Table of Contents

32 Pages
1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
2.1 Market Definition
2.2 Market Segments
2.3 Market Strengths
2.4 Market Weaknesses
2.5 Market Threats
2.6 Market Opportunities
2.7 Major Players
3.0 Competitive Analysis
3.1 Market Player 1
3.2 Market Player 2
3.3 Market Player 3
3.4 Market Player 4
3.5 Market Player 5
3.6 Market Player 6
3.7 Market Player 7
3.8 Market Player 8
3.9 Market Player 9
3.10 Market Player 10
4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
5.0 Appendix

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