Certn vs BackgroundChecks.com
Three of fourteen models named Certn first on the direct prompt; zero named BackgroundChecks.com. Certn was named by thirteen of the fourteen models and BackgroundChecks.com by eleven and Certn carries 37 labels and BackgroundChecks.com 20, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in one category this edition.
Named in one category this edition.
Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the background screening page.
By framing
CertnFirst choices, of fourteen modelsBackgroundChecks.com
Across every category in the November 2026 Edition, Certn and BackgroundChecks.com were named in the same answer thirty-five times, of the 102 answers naming Certn and the 55 naming BackgroundChecks.com. In those answers BackgroundChecks.com took the first choice one time and Certn five.
Every model, every framing
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | | | ||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | | | | |||
| Perplexity Sonar | | | | |||
| Grok 4.20 | | | | | | |
| Mistral Small | | | | |||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | | | | | ||
| Llama 4 Maverick | | | ||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | | | ||||
| Kimi K2 | | | ||||
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | | | | | | |
| MiniMax M2.5 | | | | | ||
| GPT-6 Luna | ||||||
| Muse Glimmer 30B | | | | |
Certn BackgroundChecks.com first choice named as an alternative argued againstblank: not namedEach cell is one answer, Certn on the left and BackgroundChecks.com on the right.The direct prompt
Certn first, BackgroundChecks.com not the choice
3 of 14 modelsBackgroundChecks.com was named in the answer but not as the choice, or not at all.Neither was the first choice, one was named
8 of 14 modelsThe answer put something else first and named one of the two as an alternative.Neither was named
3 of 14 modelsThe answer made no first choice from these two in this category.Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
By buyer segment
Certn4%#3 of 10BackgroundChecks.com4%#4 of 10Certn13%#2 of 15BackgroundChecks.com2%#6 of 15Certn2%#5 of 10BackgroundChecks.com—not namedWhat the models said about Certn
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Three of four in this category shown.
“Checkr or Certn offer the best combination of modern technology, transparent pricing, scalability, and integration capabilities” Kimi K2 · direct prompt · first choice
“Certn is the cheapest option at $13.99/month, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious businesses” Mistral Small · budget prompt · first choice
“If you need the absolute lowest price per report: Choose Certn.” Qwen 3.7 Flash · budget prompt · first choice
What the models said about BackgroundChecks.com
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Six of eight in this category shown.
“Allegations of overcharging; holding reports hostage until additional business details are provided” GLM 4.7 FlashX · negative prompt · hard negative
“Trustpilot score ~2.7/5... Complaints center on inaccurate data, poor customer service” Grok 4.20 · negative prompt · hard negative
“BBB customer review ratings average 1/5 stars with multiple scam allegations.” Muse Glimmer 30B · negative prompt · hard negative
“GoodHire or backgroundchecks.com (from the Sterling group) stand out as strong, affordable options” Grok 4.20 · budget prompt · first choice
“Best for Custom Packages ... well-regarded for allowing small businesses to customize exactly what they screen for” Qwen 3.7 Flash · budget prompt · alternative
“backgroundchecks.com is best for small companies needing customizable screening packages” Llama 4 Maverick · comparative prompt · alternative
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.