
What is GoodHire?
GoodHire delivers fast, accurate, and reliable background check results鈥攚hile also offering simple background check workflow in the industry, making it easy to order and for your candidates to complete. The advanced technology platform, built-in compliance tools, and automated workflows speed and simplify background checks for organizations of all sizes. Offering a full suite of employment screening services and customizable packages, GoodHire is easily configurable to fit seamlessly with how you want to work.
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Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.
97 Likeliness to Recommend
100 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+99 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love GoodHire?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Employment Verification
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Credit Risk Management
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GoodHire Reviews
shrinivas p.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jun 2024
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates GoodHire from other similar products?
GoodHire is an employment screening and background check solution that is used to run a number of background check which is good compared to others
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
turnaround is very quick
What do you dislike most about this product?
Only two options basic and standard
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Superbly transparent about pricing. - Good online portal; easy-to-use and straightforward. - Very simple procedure for running background checks on potential employees/candidates. - Customer Service has always been really helpful and responsive
Pros
- Respectful
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable

Kellene C.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2023
Best Background check product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates GoodHire from other similar products?
It is the best and most reliable background check product that is out there. I have had no issues using the product and I enjoy using it and getting great customer service help with any issues.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love that the system assist you in through steps concerning using the product. Also, if there are any issues it prompts you to correct them to avoid issues with payments or other delays.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Sometimes the background checks takes forever and I have to follow-up or call the office for an update.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are looking for the best background check for your employees this is highly recommended.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Trustworthy

Fisayo A.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2025
GoodHire: A Reliable Partner for Background needs
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates GoodHire from other similar products?
High Accuracy Rate: GoodHire provides reliable and accurate background check reports, ensuring employers can trust the information. Fast Turnaround Times: With faster results, employers can quickly move forward with the hiring process.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
High accuracy rate ensures reliable reports FCRA compliance provides peace of mind regarding regulatory adherence Variety of screening options allows for tailored checks to specific job roles
What do you dislike most about this product?
Limited Customization Options: While GoodHire offers various screening services, some users might find the customization options limited, which could impact the effectiveness of the background checks for specific industries or roles. Additional Costs for Extra Screenings: Users can add more screenings to the basic background check, but these come at an additional cost, which might be a consideration for businesses or individuals on a budget.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Clearly Define Your Needs: Determine the specific background check requirements for your organization, including the types of searches and reports needed. Evaluate Customization Options: Assess whether GoodHire's customization options meet your needs, and consider potential limitations.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy