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Comparison · HR
Ashby vs Checkr
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Ashby and Checkr — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Ashby vs Checkr: at a glance
| Feature | Ashby | Checkr |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | HR | HR |
| Velocity score | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Top themes | recruiting, ai agents, admin controls, reporting | background-checks, post-hire-screening, automation, transportation-screening |
| Last editorial update | 2d ago | 14h ago |
| Website | Visit → | — |
What is Ashby?
Ashby lets admins copy custom agents and lock custom fields to API-only edits.
Ashby keeps shipping small admin and reporting changes almost daily. This week it added copying of custom agents, a Latest approval process field for reporting on Openings, and API-only editing for job and opening custom fields. These follow scheduling fixes, candidate application visibility and a Chrome-extension AI summary of candidate history.
What is Checkr?
Checkr gives post-hire screening a home in the Dashboard with its new People page.
The newest work sits after the hire: a People page in the Dashboard gives post-hire screening a central surface, on the premise that licenses lapse, new charges surface and statuses shift after day one. Health screening also gets clearer communication about what is happening and what to do next. Before that, the run was dominated by verification mechanics: fraud detection on employment documents, smarter document collection and Clearinghouse post-hire limited queries.
Ashby vs Checkr: editorial side-by-side
Ashby
5.0HR
Ashby lets admins copy custom agents and lock custom fields to API-only edits.
◆ Current state
Ashby keeps shipping small admin and reporting changes almost daily. This week it added copying of custom agents, a Latest approval process field for reporting on Openings, and API-only editing for job and opening custom fields. These follow scheduling fixes, candidate application visibility and a Chrome-extension AI summary of candidate history.
◆ Where it's heading
The run of governance controls continues, now reaching data ownership: API-only fields let an external system stay the source of truth for job data. Custom agents appearing as something teams copy suggests they are becoming a routine configuration object rather than a one-off setup.
◆ Prediction
Expect more controls around custom agents, such as templates or permissions, and more API-only options for other objects. The entries do not yet show how widely agents are used.
Checkr
2.5HR
Checkr gives post-hire screening a home in the Dashboard with its new People page.
◆ Current state
The newest work sits after the hire: a People page in the Dashboard gives post-hire screening a central surface, on the premise that licenses lapse, new charges surface and statuses shift after day one. Health screening also gets clearer communication about what is happening and what to do next. Before that, the run was dominated by verification mechanics: fraud detection on employment documents, smarter document collection and Clearinghouse post-hire limited queries.
◆ Where it's heading
Two threads still run in parallel: automate the parts of a check a human used to chase, and give the candidate a path to unblock their own report. A third is now visible. Clearinghouse limited queries and the People page both treat screening as an ongoing record rather than a one-time event.
◆ Prediction
Expect the People page to gather more post-hire checks, following August's Clearinghouse work. Self-service remediation spreading to other stalled check types remains the other likely direction.
Alternatives to Ashby and Checkr
Other HR products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Ashby or Checkr.
Factorial HR
Factorial's API ships quarterly versions, and added an MCP server and SDKs this summer.
OpenCATS
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HiBob
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Kombo
Kombo adds payroll and new HR systems weekly, one integration at a time.
Teamflect
Teamflect opens to AI assistants through MCP and to staff without Microsoft 365 accounts.
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Recent activity from Ashby and Checkr
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoAshbyCopy custom agents
- 3d agoAshbyLatest approval process field for Openings
- 4d agoAshbyAPI-only updates to job and opening custom fields
- 6d agoAshbyCancel and reschedule scheduling requests without deleting the interview
- 8d agoAshbyCandidate application visibility is now enabled
- 11d agoAshbyUnderstand past candidate interactions with AI Candidate History Summary in the Chrome Extension
- 27d agoCheckrClearer communication across the health screening journey
- 1mo agoCheckrA Central Home for Post-Hire Screening: The People Page
- 2mo agoCheckrA Clearer Path to Resolve Incomplete Driving History
- 2mo agoCheckrDrug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: post-hire (limited query) support
- 2mo agoCheckrFraud Detection for Employment Documents
- 3mo agoCheckrSmarter employment document collection and verification
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Ashby and Checkr?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Ashby is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Ashby better than Checkr?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Ashby is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other HR products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Ashby?
Top Ashby alternatives in HR are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Ashby alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/ashby for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Checkr?
Top Checkr alternatives in HR are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Checkr alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/checkr for the full list with editorial commentary on each.