Our Mission
Best Item Screening Services researches, ranks, and reviews item screening providers so buyers can compare options in one place. Each provider is assessed on measurable criteria such as screening scope (identity, criminal, employment, education, sanctions), turnaround times, pricing structure, compliance support, dispute handling, and customer service access. Reviews call out concrete limits like add-on fees for county searches, minimum monthly commits, or slower results for international checks. Rankings are updated quarterly to reflect pricing changes, feature releases, and shifts in service quality. The site is built for side-by-side decisions, with clear notes on who a service fits (high-volume hiring, small teams, marketplaces, or regulated industries) and where it tends to fall short. Methodology favors evidence over marketing: published terms, sample reports, user feedback patterns, and hands-on testing when possible. Trade-offs are stated plainly because the cheapest plan can mean fewer data sources, and the fastest turnaround can mean narrower coverage. Readers can review the current rankings and individual write-ups to match a provider to their screening requirements and risk tolerance.
Unbiased
We maintain strict editorial independence. No provider can pay to influence their ranking.
Tested
Every provider is mystery shopped to verify their customer service claims.
Verified
We check licenses, insurance, and legal standing so you don't have to.
The Ranking Factors
Verified Reviews
Credentials Check
Mystery Shopping
Pricing Transparency
Eligibility Criteria
Local Reach
Global reach, serving clients internationally
Experience
A minimum of five years experience in item screening
Impact
Screened a minimum of 10,000 items in the previous year