1. 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
Background verification & KYC · Alternatives
Best Pietos alternatives in India (2027)
Pietos is a background verification & kyc product from Pietos Solutions Private Limited, Delhi, priced at On request. 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, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Pietos are CrimeCheck (On request), Zinc (On request), Verified First (On request), RefNow (On request) and BeFiSc (Quote on request). Ferretly is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Pietos alternative
There is no free plan
Pietos has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Pietos alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Pietos's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pietos (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | CrimeCheck | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Zinc | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  Verified First | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 4 |  RefNow | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  BeFiSc | Quote on request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  FRS Labs | Price on request · Per transaction or annual subscription | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Fundsmart | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  GoodHire | From $29.99 per check (Basic) | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Xref | $70/month USD billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Ferretly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Trulioo | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 12 |  Accurate Background | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  Shufti | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Certn | Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99 | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  ComplyCube | $99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 |  Digio | Quote-based · Commercials shared by sales; no public price list | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Ondato | Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  AuthBridge | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Digitap | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Mithi SkyConnect | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Pietos alternatives in detail
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. BeFiSc
BeFiSc · Noida · Background verification & KYC · 4.4/5
KYC, KYB, fraud and background verification APIs for onboarding and underwriting users in India.
Quote on request
Quote-based
Key features
- IDProof identity verification
- Trustiify identity scoring
- 150+ ID and document formats
- BizCheck business risk report in about 60 seconds
- TamperProof forged-document detection
6. FRS Labs
FRSLABS Research Systems Pvt Ltd · Bengaluru · Background verification & KYC · 4.3/5
Identity verification, fraud prevention and privacy management APIs used by Indian banks and insurers.
Price on request · Per transaction or annual subscription
Quote-based
Key features
- No-code drag-and-drop flow builder
- Assisted and self-serve flows
- PAN verification
- OCR matching against application data
- AML sanctions screening with daily monitoring
7. Fundsmart
Fundsmart · Pune · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
Hero Slider Preview Your Growth Partner Personalized wealth management solutions for business owners, professionals and families seeking clarity.
Paid plans
Free trial
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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 Pietos
- Has a free plan — Pietos does not
Pietos alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Pietos
Free Pietos alternatives
How to choose a Pietos 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.
Pietos alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Pietos in 2027?+
The closest matches to Pietos on App Advisor are CrimeCheck (On request), Zinc (On request), Verified First (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Pietos, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Pietos?+
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 Pietos?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including CrimeCheck (On request), BeFiSc (Quote on request), FRS Labs (Price on request · Per transaction or annual subscription). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Pietos vs CrimeCheck: which is better?+
CrimeCheck is the closest match to Pietos in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Pietos alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in background verification & kyc or a category Pietos also covers, and Pietos Solutions Private Limited'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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