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Best background verification software in India (2027)

Background verification software sits inside Background verification & KYC, so the shortlist below is drawn from that catalogue and ranked for Indian buyers.

37 products compared17 made in India2 with a free plan

Background verification software products

Shufti logo

Shufti

4.5App Advisor rating

Identity verification, KYC and AML screening platform covering users in 240+ countries.

RecommendedFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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BeFiSc logo

BeFiSc

4.4App Advisor rating

KYC, KYB, fraud and background verification APIs for onboarding and underwriting users in India.

RecommendedMade in India

Starts at

Quote on request

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Digio logo

Digio

4.4App Advisor rating

eSign, eKYC and e-mandate APIs built in Bengaluru.

RecommendedMade in India

Starts at

Quote-based · Commercials shared by sales; no public price list

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FRS Labs logo

FRSLABS Research Systems Pvt Ltd

4.3App Advisor rating

Identity verification, fraud prevention and privacy management APIs used by Indian banks and insurers.

RecommendedMade in India

Starts at

Price on request · Per transaction or annual subscription

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SpringVerify logo

Springworks

4.3App Advisor rating

Background verification built in Bengaluru.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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Zoop logo

Zoop

4.3App Advisor rating

Identity verification APIs built in Pune.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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Surepass logo

Surepass

4.3App Advisor rating

KYC and verification APIs built in Delhi.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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Signzy Payments logo

Signzy

4.2App Advisor rating

Digital onboarding and KYC for payment businesses.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Ferretly logo

Ferretly International, LLC

4.2App Advisor rating

Social media background screening service that flags risky online behaviour for safer hiring decisions

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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AuthBridge logo

AuthBridge

4.2App Advisor rating

Background verification built in Gurugram.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Pietos logo

Pietos Solutions Private Limited

4.2App Advisor rating

Employee background verification covering education, employment, address, court records and EPFO.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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IDfy logo

IDfy

4.2App Advisor rating

Identity verification built in Mumbai.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Certn logo

Certn Holdings Inc.

4.1App Advisor rating

Online background screening with criminal, credit, identity and credential checks in 200+ countries.

Starts at

Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99

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GoodHire logo

GoodHire (a Checkr company)

4.1App Advisor rating

FCRA-compliant employment background checks for US employers, priced per check without contracts.

Starts at

From $29.99 per check (Basic)

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Signzy logo

Signzy

4.1App Advisor rating

Digital KYC and onboarding.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Zinc logo

Zinc Work Ltd

4.1App Advisor rating

Automated pre-employment checks covering criminal records, right to work, references and education.

Starts at

On request

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Digitap logo

Digitap

4.1App Advisor rating

KYC and financial data APIs built in Bengaluru.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Neokred logo

Neokred Technologies

4.1App Advisor rating

Embedded fintech products for identity verification, payment collection and card issuance.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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CrimeCheck logo

CrimeCheck (an IDfy company)

4.1App Advisor rating

Criminal and legal history checks drawing on 400M+ Indian court, FIR and tribunal records.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Hyperverge logo

HyperVerge

4.1App Advisor rating

AI KYC and identity verification built in Bengaluru.

AI poweredMade in India

Starts at

On request

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Ondato logo

Ondato

4.1App Advisor rating

KYC, KYB and AML compliance software for identity verification during customer onboarding.

Trending

Starts at

Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification

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Fundsmart logo

Fundsmart

4.1App Advisor rating

Hero Slider Preview Your Growth Partner Personalized wealth management solutions for business owners, professionals and families seeking clarity.

Made in India

Starts at

Paid plans

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Mithi SkyConnect logo

Mithi Software Technologies

4.1App Advisor rating

Indian enterprise email hosting with calendar and chat, aligned to RBI, SEBI and IRDAI guidelines.

Made in IndiaEnterprise ready

Starts at

On request

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Trulioo logo

Trulioo

4.0App Advisor rating

Global identity and business verification network for KYC, KYB and AML checks in 195+ countries.

Starts at

On request

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See all 37 background verification & kyc products

What background verification software should do

  • Aadhaar, PAN and DL verification
  • Employment and education checks
  • Address and criminal record checks
  • Video KYC and liveness
  • Bank account and UPI verification
  • GSTIN and company verification
  • Bulk and API workflows
  • Consent capture and DPDP compliance

How to choose background verification software

Decide between employee BGV (turnaround time, coverage) and customer KYC (APIs, uptime, RBI compliance).

Check consent and data-retention practices against the DPDP Act.

Compare per-check pricing; bundles differ widely.

BudgetMost products here are quoted on request.

India fit17 of 37 are built in India, with GST and rupee billing handled natively.

Try before you buy2 products have a free plan you can run a real month on.

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Background verification software — frequently asked questions

Which background verification software is best in India?+

On App Advisor's ranking, Shufti, BeFiSc, Digio lead this list of 37 products. "Best" depends on your size and workflow, so use the shortlist tool with your budget and team size rather than taking a ranking at face value.

Is there free background verification software?+

Yes — 2 of the 37 products here have a real free tier, not just a trial. Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limit against your monthly volume before you commit.

Is there background verification software made in India?+

17 of the 37 products listed are built in India. That usually means GST, TDS and UPI are handled natively, support runs in Indian hours and invoices come in rupees.

How much does employee background verification cost in India?+

Basic identity and employment checks cost ₹300–₹1,500 per candidate; comprehensive checks with criminal and address verification run ₹2,000–₹5,000.

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