The background check software hiring teams trust
Run identity, criminal record, PEP, credit and reference checks in one ISO 27001 certified platform. Built for HR teams, recruitment agencies and security leads who need fast, compliant screening without the spreadsheet chaos.
What is background check software, and what does it cost?
Background check software automates pre-employment screening: it collects candidate consent, runs the checks (ID, criminal record, PEP and sanctions, credit, references) and returns one structured report. With Pescheck you pay per screening, with no annual contract: packages start at €36 per screening (ID, criminal record and upload) and you can mix and match 15+ check types in your dashboard.
- Pay-as-you-go, no minimum spend and no long-term contract
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, explicit candidate consent and a data processing agreement for every customer
- 100+ ATS and HRIS integrations, plus API and webhooks
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Everything you need to screen with confidence
From the first candidate invitation to a final report in your ATS, Pescheck removes friction at every step of the screening process.
Native ATS & HRIS integrations
Trigger screenings directly from Workday, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Personio, SAP SuccessFactors and 100+ more. No copy-paste, no spreadsheets.
Bulk screening at scale
Send hundreds of invitations in a single upload, monitor status from one dashboard and let candidates complete checks in minutes on mobile.
Real-time status & audit trail
Every action timestamped. Webhooks, email alerts and a clear dashboard view so HR, legal and security always know where each screening stands.
GDPR-by-default consent flow
Built-in candidate consent, data minimisation and automatic retention rules. Hosted in the EU and aligned with GDPR, AVG and Wbp.
Simple candidate updates
A mobile-friendly portal candidates open from a secure link, no account or password to set up. Clear steps and a progress bar keep drop-off low.
Configurable check packages
Combine ID, criminal record, PEP & sanctions, credit, qualification, reference and adverse media checks into role-based packages.
Software vs. manual screening
The hidden cost of manual screening is not the per-check price. It is the HR hours, inconsistent records and compliance risk that grow with every hire.
Seven criteria for choosing screening software
Compare any provider on the same points. This is how Pescheck covers each one.
| Criterion | What to ask | At Pescheck |
|---|---|---|
| Consent | Does the candidate consent explicitly before any check runs? | Candidates start their screening via a secure link and give explicit consent first. |
| Data processing agreement | Is a DPA available and easy to find? | The DPA is part of the Terms of Service and published in the Trust Center. |
| Security certification | Is the provider independently certified? | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, data hosted in the EU. |
| Retention | Can retention periods be configured? | Configurable retention rules. |
| Check coverage | Which checks can you combine per role? | ID, criminal record, PEP and sanctions, credit, qualification, reference and adverse media in role-based packages. |
| Integrations | Does it connect to your ATS or HRIS? | 100+ ATS and HRIS integrations, REST API and webhooks. |
| Pricing model | Per check, or an annual licence? | Per screening, no minimum and no long-term contract. |
From request to report in four steps
A clear, repeatable screening process your team and candidates will actually enjoy using.
Configure your package
Pick the checks you need per role and set retention rules. We help you map it to your hiring process.
Invite candidates
Send invitations one by one, in bulk, or automatically from your ATS. Candidates complete identity and consent in minutes on mobile.
Checks run automatically
Pescheck's screening engine runs the verifications, pulls data from authoritative sources and routes any flags to our specialists for review.
Receive a clear report
Get a structured, sharable report in your dashboard, by email or pushed straight back into your ATS via API.
One platform, three audiences
See how Pescheck adapts to the way you work, whether you are hiring in-house, staffing clients, or running compliance.
For HR Teams
Replace spreadsheets with automated screening built into your hiring flow. Reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate experience.
For Recruitment Agencies
Screen at scale across multiple clients with fast turnaround and per-client reporting.
For Security & Risk
Tighten due diligence with PEP and sanctions monitoring, adverse media checks and audit-ready trails for every screening.
Background screening tuned to your sector
Pre-built check packages aligned to the regulations and risk profiles of regulated and high-trust industries.
Screening packages and what they cost
Prices for the Standard Employee role, per screening. Every package can be customised in your dashboard. The full overview per role is on the pricing page.
| Package | Included checks | From |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ID verification, criminal record check, criminal records upload | €36 |
| Enhanced | ID verification, criminal record check, integrity assessment, right to work check | €64 |
| Complete | Enhanced plus work reference check and adverse media search | €146 |
Transparent per-check pricing, no annual lock-in
Start with a self-service plan or get a tailored proposal for high-volume hiring and dedicated success management.
Background check software FAQ
Background check software is a platform that automates employment screening: it collects candidate consent, runs identity, criminal record, education, employment, credit and sanctions verifications, then returns a structured report. Pescheck combines automation with human specialists so results are both fast and reliable.
Yes. Pescheck is built GDPR-by-default with explicit candidate consent, EU data hosting, role-based access, configurable retention periods and a data processing agreement available for every customer. Pescheck is also ISO 27001 certified and licensed by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Safety.
Yes. Pescheck integrates natively with Workday, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Personio, SAP SuccessFactors, AFAS, Hi Bob, Lever, SmartRecruiters and over 100 more systems. If your stack is not on the list, you can use the Pescheck API and webhooks to build a custom flow.
Most digital checks (ID, PEP and sanctions, credit) complete in minutes. Criminal record certificates depend on government turnaround in the relevant country, but candidate-side actions take minutes thanks to the mobile portal. Bulk screenings can be triggered in a single upload.
Both. Small teams use Pescheck self-service with transparent per-check pricing. Larger organisations and recruitment agencies get bulk uploads, ATS integrations and dedicated account management.
ID verification, criminal record (international and Dutch VOG), PEP and sanctions, credit, bankruptcy and insolvency, qualification, reference, adverse media and integrity statements. Packages are configurable per role.
Pescheck charges per screening with no annual contract. Packages for the Standard Employee role start at €36 (ID verification, criminal record check, criminal records upload), €64 for Enhanced and €146 for Complete. Every package is customisable in your dashboard, and the pricing page lists all roles.
Check that the candidate consents explicitly before any check runs, that a data processing agreement is available, that retention periods are configurable and that the provider is independently certified. Our GDPR checklist for employee screening walks through each point.
