BuildSafe
5.9#19 in background check softwareFrom $199 a monthWebAPI
VisitBuildSafe vs First Advantage
First Advantage
6.6#4 in background check softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | BuildSafe | First Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| API | The developer API provides REST endpoints, webhook callbacks, snapshot-diff feeds, and access to the 13 forensic modules. | Its REST API can initiate checks, return results and provide real-time status updates within a connected system of record. |
| Monitoring | Scout Pro and API customers can enable weekly re-investigations and email alerts when material changes occur. | Monitoring products cover criminal, driver, healthcare and global-sanctions records for ongoing risk management. |
BuildSafe plans
- Scouts Contractor Investigation™$79, paid once
- Scout Pro$199 a month
- API Starter$299 a month
- API Growth$799 a month
- API Scale$2,499 a month
- Scout EnterprisePriced on request
First Advantage plans
- Custom quotePriced on request
- Small Business Background ChecksPriced on request
Pick BuildSafe if…
BuildSafe suits property managers, real estate agents, investors, contractors, developers, insurance adjusters, HOAs, commercial property owners, and asset managers assessing contractors. It also offers API access for organizations that need reports and monitoring in their own workflows.
Pick First Advantage if…
It suits employers that need screening services, from small businesses reviewing reports online to larger organizations integrating checks into hiring systems. Available small-business reports vary by role and hiring requirements.