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# Sterling

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> Sterling is a technology-enabled service that helps businesses conduct employee background checks and identity verification. Recruiters can conduct criminal background checks and civil court record searches to gain insight into breach of contracts, civil judgments, and restraining orders.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 30 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 30 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Sterling
- **Location**: New York, US
- **Founded**: 1975

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$1.00
- **Pricing Details**: Please contact Sterling directly for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more

## Features

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Background Screening
- Batch Processing
- Compliance Management
- Dashboard Software
- Data Verification
- Employee Onboarding
- Employment Eligibility Verification
- Employment Screening
- Identity Verification
- Onboarding Software
- Online Applications
- Records Management Software
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Screening Services Integration
- Self Service Portal
- Status Tracking
- Summary Reports

## Integrations (15 total)

- Agile HR
- Avature
- Bullhorn ATS & CRM
- Cornerstone HR
- Fountain
- Greenhouse
- JazzHR
- Jobvite
- Lever
- LinkedIn for Business
- Mitratech TalentReef
- Pereless
- SmartRecruiters
- SmartSearch
- iCIMS Hire

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Reference Check Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1643/reference-check/software)

## Related Categories

- [Reference Check Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1643/reference-check/software)
- [Background Check Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1505/background-check/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Checkr](https://www.getapp.ca/software/120915/checkr) — 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
2. [Zinc](https://www.getapp.ca/software/128587/zinc) — 4.8/5 (220 reviews)
3. [HiPeople](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2052686/hipeople) — 4.8/5 (1563 reviews)
4. [Paycom](https://www.getapp.ca/software/8195/paycom) — 4.4/5 (1189 reviews)
5. [Employment Hero](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105889/employment-hero) — 4.4/5 (239 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Easy to use with quick result." — 5.0/5

> **Crisanto** | *December 6, 2017* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This system is very user friendly.  You just need a few clicks to complete your transaction.  And the result is given to you if not today, you will get it tomorrow.  They notify you if there will be delay in the result and will provide you estimated time to completion.  I love the free webinars that they provide to their clients.  This is something that is very valuable for us as part of their product features. Their customer support team are all great and very knowledgeable of the product.
> 
> Having used this software gives us accurate and quick result necessary in making business decision.

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### "Sterling Background Check Services" — 5.0/5

> **Monica** | *June 12, 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: One of the best features of Sterling is the fact that they have several different platforms to choose from and you can integrate with your current Applicant Tracking System.  Another great feature is the quick turn around on report results.
> 
> **Cons**: Sterling's customer support can be improved upon. Turnaround time is quick, unless you are processing dozens of reports at once.

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### "It works for basic needs" — 3.0/5

> **Heather** | *February 11, 2020* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Sterling links with our staffing software so it's easy for our recruiters to use and import to the candidates file.
> 
> **Cons**: Whenever we need a client package set up, the feedback is always extremely slow and frustrating. Even when we express that we need it done quickly.
> 
> Sterling works for the basic needs that most of our clients need

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### "Fine product with non-existent customer service." — 4.0/5

> **Carter** | *September 27, 2019* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to submit background checks. Also easy to find past ones.
> 
> **Cons**: If you have a problem or one is taking forever to come back, it is next to impossible to contact them. There is no customer service. I also get calls from sales agents trying to sell me Sterling One, when I already use it.
> 
> Not great.

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### "Sterling with leave you stress free" — 4.0/5

> **Dominika** | *February 4, 2022* | Translation & Localization | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to navigate/understand the dashboard.
> 
> **Cons**: I cannot think of a feature I did not like or was concerned about while using the Sterling platform

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