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Background verification & KYC · Alternatives
Zinc is a background verification & kyc product from Zinc Work Ltd, London, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zinc are Pietos (On request), CrimeCheck (On request), Verified First (On request), RefNow (On request) and BeFiSc (Quote on request). Ferretly is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
There is no free plan
Zinc has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Zinc is built in United Kingdom. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zinc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zinc (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 |  Pietos | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  CrimeCheck | On request | No | Web | Yes | 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 |  GoodHire | From $29.99 per check (Basic) | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  FRS Labs | Price on request · Per transaction or annual subscription | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Xref | $70/month USD billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Fundsmart | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 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 |  Ondato | Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Digio | Quote-based · Commercials shared by sales; no public price list | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 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 |
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 Zinc
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 Zinc
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 Ltd · Background verification & KYC · 3.9/5
Automated reference checking software that collects candidate references online for hiring teams
On request
Quote-based
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
Compared with Zinc
Key features
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
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
Compared with Zinc
Key features
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
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
Compared with Zinc
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 Zinc
The closest matches to Zinc on App Advisor are Pietos (On request), CrimeCheck (On request), Verified First (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zinc, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
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.
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Pietos (On request), CrimeCheck (On request), BeFiSc (Quote on request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Pietos is the closest match to Zinc in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Delhi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in background verification & kyc or a category Zinc also covers, and Zinc Work Ltd'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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