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Best Ferretly alternatives in India (2026)

Ferretly is a background verification & kyc product from Ferretly International, LLC, Easton, priced at On request with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.

Ferretly review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Ferretly are GoodHire (From $29.99 per check (Basic)), Shufti (Free plan), Xref ($70/month USD billed annually (Starter)), Zinc (On request) and Pietos (On request). Shufti is the top-ranked option with a free plan.

Why businesses look for a Ferretly alternative

Indian support and GST

Ferretly is built in United States. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Ferretly alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Ferretly's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Ferretly logoFerretly (current)On requestYesWebNo4.2/5—
1GoodHire logoGoodHireFrom $29.99 per check (Basic)NoWebNo4.1/5
2Shufti logoShuftiFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
3Xref logoXref$70/month USD billed annually (Starter)NoWebNo4/5
4Zinc logoZincOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
5Pietos logoPietosOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
6CrimeCheck logoCrimeCheckOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
7Verified First logoVerified FirstOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
8RefNow logoRefNowOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
9Certn logoCertnPay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99NoWebNo4.1/5
10BeFiSc logoBeFiScOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
11FRS Labs logoFRS LabsOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
12ComplyCube logoComplyCube$99/month (Starter) converted to usage creditsNoWebNo4/5
13Trulioo logoTruliooOn requestNoWebNo4/5
14Ondato logoOndatoUsage-based pricing in EUR per verificationNoWebNo4.1/5
15Accurate Background logoAccurate BackgroundOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
16Digio logoDigioOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
17SpringVerify logoSpringVerifyPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
18Surepass logoSurepassPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
19AuthBridge logoAuthBridgeOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
20Zoop logoZoopPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5

Top 10 Ferretly alternatives in detail

GoodHire logo

1. GoodHire

GoodHire (a Checkr company) · San Francisco · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5

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

From $29.99 per check (Basic)

Free trial

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
Shufti logo

2. Shufti

Shufti · Limassol · Background verification & KYC · 4.5/5

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

Free plan

Free plan available

Xref logo

3. Xref

Xref · Sydney · Background verification & KYC · 4/5

Automated reference checking, background checks and employee pulse and exit surveys.

$70/month USD billed annually (Starter)

Free trial

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
Zinc logo

4. Zinc

Zinc Work Ltd · London · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5

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

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
Pietos logo

5. Pietos

Pietos Solutions Private Limited · Delhi · Background verification & KYC · 4.2/5

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

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
  • Built in India (Delhi)
CrimeCheck logo

6. CrimeCheck

CrimeCheck (an IDfy company) · Bengaluru · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5

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

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Verified First logo

7. Verified First

Verified First · Meridian · Background verification & KYC · 3.9/5

Background screening, drug testing and MVR checks integrated with 150+ HR and ATS platforms.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
RefNow logo

8. RefNow

RefNow Ltd · Background verification & KYC · 3.9/5

Automated reference checking software that collects candidate references online for hiring teams

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
Certn logo

9. Certn

Certn Holdings Inc. · Victoria · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5

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

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

Free trial

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
BeFiSc logo

10. BeFiSc

BeFiSc · Noida · Background verification & KYC · 4.4/5

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

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ferretly

  • No free plan, unlike Ferretly
  • Built in India (Noida)

Ferretly alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Ferretly alternative

  • 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.

Ferretly alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Ferretly in 2026?+

The closest matches to Ferretly on App Advisor are GoodHire (From $29.99 per check (Basic)), Shufti (Free plan), Xref ($70/month USD billed annually (Starter)). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Ferretly, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Ferretly?+

Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Shufti (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

Is there an Indian alternative to Ferretly?+

Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Pietos (On request), CrimeCheck (On request), BeFiSc (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Ferretly vs GoodHire: which is better?+

GoodHire is the closest match to Ferretly in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike Ferretly. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Ferretly alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in background verification & kyc or a category Ferretly also covers, and Ferretly International, LLC's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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