--- title: "Instant Checkmate Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Instant Checkmate Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Background Check products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/177787/Instant-Checkmate/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # Instant Checkmate Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on August 26, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Instant Checkmate ## What is Instant Checkmate? Public records search service designed for performing background checks, reviewing criminal history, and performing reverse phone number lookups. Users can search for someone’s criminal records, addresses, age, known aliases, and arrest records. ## What is Instant Checkmate used for? [Background Check](https://www.capterra.com/background-check-software/) Overall rating Based on 28 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 32% Neutral 39% Negative 29% ### Starting price Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Instant Checkmate?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.instantcheckmate.com&name=Instant Checkmate) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Instant Checkmate 3.0 (28) VS. [### VolunteerBadge](https://www.capterra.com/p/10183150/VolunteerBadge/) [0.0](https://www.capterra.com/p/10183150/VolunteerBadge/#reviews) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $5 Usage Based, One Time Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 3.8 (28) Ease Of Use 0.0 (0) Value For Money 2.8 (23) Value For Money 0.0 (0) Customer Service 2.8 (19) Customer Service 0.0 (0) ## Instant Checkmate alternatives [PlatinumHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/125669/PlatinumHR/) [3.3 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125669/PlatinumHR/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 67% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/125669/PlatinumHR/) Highest Rated [Shareable For Hires](https://www.capterra.com/p/216521/ShareAlble-For-Hires/) [4.3 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/216521/ShareAlble-For-Hires/#reviews) Starting price $2.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/216521/ShareAlble-For-Hires/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/177787/Instant-Checkmate/alternatives/) ## FAQs about Instant Checkmate Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Instant Checkmate? Instant Checkmate is most used by small-business owners, managers, and administrative teams that need fast background research on individuals. HR, safety, and operations roles use it to support screening and risk checks, while independent professionals, investigators, and customer-facing staff rely on it to verify identities and uncover public records quickly. Answer based on 28 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Instant Checkmate? Instant Checkmate offers criminal history verification, data verification, education verification, and employment eligibility verification for background screening. It also includes reference checking, fraud detection, tenant screening, instant checks, and screening services integration to support identity, qualification, and risk review across hiring and rental processes. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Instant Checkmate offer? Instant Checkmate provides Email/Help Desk, FAQ/Forum, and Phone Support. Users describe support in mixed terms: some say representatives answer questions clearly and explain issues well, while others report frustration with billing disclosures, fine print, and getting helpful results from phone support. Answer based on 2 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 699 Background Check reviews Capterra reviewers highlight these as the top features buyers look for in background check software: - **Criminal History Verification** (**56%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Background Screening** (**54%**) - **Identity Verification** (**50%**) Instant Checkmate supports **Criminal History Verification**, which can help businesses review relevant records during the screening process. However, it does not include **Background Screening** or **Identity Verification**. Instead, it offers **Employment Screening** (**46%**) and **Data Verification** (**44%**), which still cover important hiring and verification needs. Together, these features help businesses confirm candidate information, review work history, and make more informed screening decisions. Employment Screening 1.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Screen and verify candidates for professional roles Data Verification 1.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies Education Verification 1.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Verify an individual's educational past, including degree, training, or certification claims, among others Fraud Detection 1.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify and prevent suspicious activity Reference Checking 1.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process used by hiring managers to get more information about a candidate by contacting previous employers Tenant Screening 1.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Evaluate the criminal, financial, and employment history of tenants Instant Checkmate 8 features ### All Features - Criminal History Verification: Verify an individual's arrest record through connection with a criminal database - Data Verification: Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies - Education Verification: Verify an individual's educational past, including degree, training, or certification claims, among others - Employment Screening: Screen and verify candidates for professional roles - Fraud Detection: Identify and prevent suspicious activity - Reference Checking: Process used by hiring managers to get more information about a candidate by contacting previous employers - Screening Services Integration: Screening performed by employees working for the vendor. Software functionality is offered on top of these services. - Tenant Screening: Evaluate the criminal, financial, and employment history of tenants --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 3.3 (28) 3.3 Based on 28 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 2.8 (23) ### Starting price Free trial not available Value for money 2.8 (23) 2.8 Based on 23 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 2.8 (19) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 2.8 (19) 2.8 Based on 19 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 3.0 Based on 28 reviews Filter by rating 5(4) 4(5) 3(11) 2(3) 1(5) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent GO Gregory O. Musician Entertainment ### "Check Mate" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 February 23, 2026 Instant Checkmate is exactly that. As soon as you pay them money, they have you in Check Mate! I paid for a background check on myself and most of the information was listed 4-5 times and then the rest wasn't even mine. You can't do an accurate without a person's SSN. The report given was absolutely useless and they won't refund, so I had to dispute it with my bank! Bad business when you don't deliver the product paid for and then won't refund or make it right! Cons The service I received is different than what I originally purchased I am not satisfied with the quality of service I received I'm being charged for a service. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. James H. Owner Information Technology and Services ### "There's a reason they don't give a free trial" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 September 21, 2024 Very disappointed with the product. It did not at all provide what I really needed and thought it was going to provide. Pros There was really very little to like once I saw an actual report. Cons There was so much information missing and what was provided was so often extremely inaccurate. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SR Steven R. owner Events Services ### "Rip Off" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 February 17, 2022 awful Pros Nothing, nothing at all. The information was 15 years old and totally out of date Cons This is a scam company. They made my initial charge a recurring charge without my authorization and knowledge. The information they will give you is absurdly minimal and obsolete when using their services. A waste of time and money. Like other rip-off businesses, they charge you through PayPal, which is not a credit card, and will not refund your money in this type of situation. Reasons for choosing Instant Checkmate no reason Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AN Anonymous User Branch Manager Financial Services ### "easy search" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 15, 2021 I'm able to verify information quickly and painlessly with minimal impact to the day and resulting in less leg work for my clients Pros This product is super easy to use. I was able to quickly verify the accuracy of the results. Cons The log in can be a little buggy on some browsers, so I find myself waiting until I'm on my main computer Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AK Andrew K. Owner Veterinary ### "Useless and waste of money" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 February 4, 2021 I needed to search for a single person. After that search I searched myself. It missed so much in regards to professional licenses and DEA license, firearm license, etc. In addition, even with an exact location and birthdate, almost half of the data was incorrect. It is a useless product unless it is free in which case it may help the general public in some cases. Complete waste of money. Pros It is easy to use, read and understand. Format is ok. Cons Misses easily found public records. Relatively inaccurate. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MS Malia S. Boss Cosmetics ### "Checkmate" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 September 30, 2020 Very accurate. Super quick search over hundreds even thousands of sites. Pros Finds where your data might be used by selling it. Its fast and says secure. I looked myself up and it was accurate. Cons The free trial that's available every so often isn't really free, it also comes w a monthly subscription. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CR Cheri R. Disabled Writing and Editing ### "Scam company, no customer service" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 July 16, 2020 Horrible. No one can settle this case. The so called Director of Member Services according to CS, doesn't exist and no one will transfer me to upper management to settle. Pros Did not like anything about the company. Cons Being charged monthly for a service I never ordered. When I finally got someone, after multiple calls, emails and negative reviews, I finally got a response only to find out the person doesn't exist Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AP Alicia P. Residential housekeeping & maintenance Hospital & Health Care ### "Contains minimum requirements" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 2/10 April 4, 2020 Overall it does get the job done. That was my quality guarantee I need to be able to guarantee my employees quality is well. All for one. Pros I'm a residential house cleaner I also do any sorts of maintenance or request needed in the home. Using this software gave me the inside needed to be able to trust my employees the way that my customers trust me. Cons Although the software was accurate it was out of date I need both to put my name on the line when going into a home. Oh and let's not forget there is no trial! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AE Antonio E. Supervisor Chemicals ### "Great for background checks" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 20, 2020 I get the best possible people i need to complete jobs in and around the plant. Pros That is can do quick and easy background check on employees you are condering to employee to your company Cons It nothing bad I can really say about this software...it a great one to use so not going say anything baf about it Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RH Ricky H. Self Employed Automotive ### "Instantcheck" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 3, 2020 Getting the right person for the job skills Pros Well composed, facts, locations, possibilities and direct Cons The software is spot on, all criteria was added and had done tbe job perfectly Reasons for choosing Instant Checkmate It was better pressented, factual information that saughted after Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/177787/Instant-Checkmate/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.