What does background screening cost?
Pescheck uses pay-as-you-go pricing. You only pay for the checks you run, with no subscriptions, no setup fees, and no minimum volume.
In short: Pay only for what you run. No subscriptions, no setup fees, no minimum order. Live pricing per check is visible in your dashboard and on the pricing page.
How pay-as-you-go works
Most screening providers lock you into annual contracts and bundle dozens of checks you do not need. Pescheck does the opposite: you build the exact package each role requires, and you only pay when a screening runs.
You can:
- Pick from pre-built packages (Standard, Enhanced, Complete) for common roles
- Or assemble a custom profile from any combination of our 15+ check types
- Run one screening or one thousand, the per-screening price is the same
See live pricing on the pricing page or in your dashboard after signing up.
What affects the price
Three things determine the cost of a single screening:
- Which checks are included, a single ID check is a few euros; a full international qualification verification is significantly more
- The country or region, international checks involve local agents and registries, which costs more than domestic
- The number of items per check, for example, 1 reference is cheaper than 3 references; 1 qualification is cheaper than 3
You see the total quote before you authorise the screening. No surprises.
What is included at no extra cost
- The Pescheck platform (dashboard, candidate flow, audit log)
- Automated reminders to candidates
- Branded candidate communications
- Multi-user team accounts
- API access (for technical integrations)
- Secure storage of completed reports
Volume discounts
Running screenings at volume? Contact us for volume pricing. We offer tiered discounts for higher volumes without forcing you into a subscription. Get in touch for a quote.
What about candidates?
Candidates never pay for a screening run by an organisation. The only time a person pays directly is when they request their own personal background check, useful if you want to proactively share a verified profile with a future employer.
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What is a criminal record check?
Verification that a candidate has no convictions relevant to the role they are applying for. In the Netherlands this is called a VOG.
How is international screening priced?
International background checks cost more than domestic because they involve local agents and government registries in each country. Here is how it breaks down.
How does billing work?
Pay-as-you-go: you are billed only for completed screenings. No subscriptions, no setup fees, no minimum spend.
