Editorial Rankings
Background Check Reviews
Every service independently tested by our editorial team. Rankings updated monthly based on data accuracy, pricing, and usability.
BeenVerified
Best OverallThe most comprehensive people search platform with the best value for unlimited searches.
Starting at
$22.86/month (unlimited) or $1.99 for a 5-day trial
Spokeo
Best for SocialUnmatched social media aggregation and contact information lookup across 120+ networks.
Starting at
$13.95/month (unlimited) or $0.95 per report
Intelius
Best for DepthIndustry-leading depth of criminal and court records with a clean, professional interface.
Starting at
$29.95/month (Premier) or $7.99 per report
TruthFinder
Best Dark Web ScanIncludes dark web monitoring and identity protection features alongside standard background checks.
Starting at
$28.05/month (unlimited)
Instant Checkmate
Best Mobile AppThe most polished mobile experience with fast report generation and clean data visualization.
Starting at
$35.12/month (unlimited) or $1.00 for a 5-day trial