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Best Fundsmart alternatives in India (2026)

Fundsmart is a background verification & kyc product from Fundsmart, Pune, priced at Paid plans. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.

Fundsmart review

Quick answer

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

Why businesses look for a Fundsmart alternative

There is no free plan

Fundsmart has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Fundsmart alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Fundsmart logoFundsmart (current)Paid plansNoWebYes4.1/5—
1GoodHire logoGoodHireFrom $29.99 per check (Basic)NoWebNo4.1/5
2Xref logoXref$70/month USD billed annually (Starter)NoWebNo4/5
3Pietos logoPietosOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
4CrimeCheck logoCrimeCheckOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
5Ferretly logoFerretlyFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
6Zinc logoZincOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
7Certn logoCertnPay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99NoWebNo4.1/5
8Verified First logoVerified FirstOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
9RefNow logoRefNowOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
10ComplyCube logoComplyCube$99/month (Starter) converted to usage creditsNoWebNo4/5
11BeFiSc logoBeFiScOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
12FRS Labs logoFRS LabsOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
13Shufti logoShuftiFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
14Ondato logoOndatoUsage-based pricing in EUR per verificationNoWebNo4.1/5
15Trulioo logoTruliooOn requestNoWebNo4/5
16Accurate Background logoAccurate BackgroundOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
17SpringVerify logoSpringVerifyPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
18Surepass logoSurepassPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
19Zoop logoZoopPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
20Digio logoDigioOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5

Top 10 Fundsmart 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

Xref logo

2. 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

Pietos logo

3. 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

CrimeCheck logo

4. 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

Ferretly logo

5. Ferretly

Ferretly International, LLC · Easton · Background verification & KYC · 4.2/5

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

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Fundsmart

  • Has a free plan — Fundsmart does not
Zinc logo

6. 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

Certn logo

7. 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

Verified First logo

8. 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

RefNow logo

9. 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

ComplyCube logo

10. ComplyCube

Teemo Technology Ltd · London · Background verification & KYC · 4/5

Identity verification, KYC, KYB and AML screening platform with document and biometric checks.

$99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits

Free trial

Fundsmart alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Fundsmart 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.

Fundsmart alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Fundsmart in 2026?+

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

Is there a free alternative to Fundsmart?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Ferretly (Free plan), 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 Fundsmart?+

Yes. 8 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.

Fundsmart vs GoodHire: which is better?+

GoodHire is the closest match to Fundsmart in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Fundsmart alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in background verification & kyc or a category Fundsmart also covers, and Fundsmart'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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