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Peopletrail vs Zinc

Both stand on background verification software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Pick Zinc if you need configurable background checks, candidate status updates, and a dashboard for reviewing results. Smaller hiring volumes can start through self-service; employers with larger volumes must contact Zinc about custom pricing and solutions.

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The facts

	Peopletrail	Zinc
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	peopletrail.com	zincwork.com
On background verification software	#18 of 22	#14 of 22

Peopletrail: what it does well

Zinc: what it does well

Check options include identity, right to work, and criminal records.
Coverage is stated to reach 195 countries.
Candidates can submit details from any device.
Automates reference chasing and supports bulk workflows.
Connects with ATS and HRIS software, Zapier, and an open API.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Per-check prices are shown only when creating a package.
Businesses making more than 50 hires are directed to sales for custom solutions.

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