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# Yardstik

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> Identity verification solution that allows organizations to detect identity fraud, screen candidates \& continuously monitor workforce.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 17 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Yardstik?

Yardstik is used by staffing agencies, gig platforms, BPO firms, healthcare, transportation, childcare, hospitality, non-profits, food service, and retail companies.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 17 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Yardstik

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$8,00
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based
- **Pricing Details**: Pricing is usage based and dependent upon the full protection you want to use for your workforce (i.e. Background Screening level, Continuous Monitoring, MVR Checks, Drug Screening, Identity Verification, Detect AI, Credential Verification, etc.)
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- AI/Machine Learning
- Address Validation
- Authentication
- Background Screening
- Biometrics
- Compliance Management
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Verification
- Document Management
- Employment Screening
- Fraud Detection
- ID Scanning
- Identity Verification
- KYC Compliance
- Liveness Detection
- Multiple Authentication Methods
- Onboarding
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Records Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Risk Management
- Status Tracking
- User Onboarding

## Integrations (15 total)

- Ashby
- Avionté
- Bullhorn ATS & CRM
- Enginehire
- Fountain
- Greenhouse
- Jobvite
- Lever
- Onboarded
- Paylocity
- Persona
- Persona
- Persona
- Wolf
- Workable

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Identity Verification Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/33695/identity-verification/software)

## Related Categories

- [Identity Verification Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/33695/identity-verification/software)
- [Know Your Customer ( KYC) Software
](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/34075/kyc/software)
- [Background Check Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31475/background-check/software)

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## Reviews

### "Reliable, responsive partner with a strong candidate experience" — 5.0/5

> **Rachel** | *17 April 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: Yardstik’s customer support is exceptional\! Highly responsive, proactive, and truly partnership-driven. The platform is intuitive and easy to use, turnaround times are consistently fast, and they’ve made meaningful improvements to the candidate experience. They’re also very open to feedback and willing to evolve their product, which makes them feel like a modern, forward-thinking partner rather than a static vendor.
> 
> **Cons**: One area for improvement is visibility into background check delays or issues. When a report is taking longer than expected or additional information is being collected, we’d benefit from more proactive updates and clearer context within the platform itself. Currently, we reach out to our account rep for details which works for us just fine. We understand there may be compliance or regulatory limitations around what can be shared, but increased transparency where possible could help us better manage timelines and expectations on our end.
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> We’ve had a very positive experience partnering with Yardstik. Their team is highly responsive and provides a level of personalized support that truly stands out from other vendors we’ve worked with. They’re quick to jump in when we need help, proactive in keeping us informed, and genuinely open to feedback. It feels less like a transactional vendor relationship and more like a true partnership. It’s clear they’re committed to evolving their product and staying modern, which we’ve seen reflected in continuous improvements, especially in the candidate-facing experience, which has become much more streamlined and user-friendly over time.

From an operational standpoint, turnaround times are consistently fast, which has had a meaningful impact on our hiring speed. The platform itself is intuitive and easy to use, both for our internal team and for candidates moving through the process. Our workflow is highly automated and integrates seamlessly with our ATS, and Yardstik supports that structure well. This allows our team to stay efficient without needing to manually manage every step or frequently log into the platform. Since switching to Yardstik, we’ve been able to significantly improve our time to start for new hires, which has been a major win for our overall hiring operations especially when hiring at high volume in the healthcare space like we are.

Overall, Yardstik has helped us scale our background check process in a way that feels efficient, modern, and aligned with both our internal needs and candidate experience goals.

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### "\[sensitive content hidden\] and Yardstik for the Win\!" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *17 April 2026* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Yardstik delivers strong value for the cost, especially given the level of automation built into their adjudication process. The platform was easy to transition to, which made implementation smooth for our team. Their customer service has been a standout—responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in our success (working with \[sensitive content hidden\] has been particularly great—he’s approachable and easy to partner with). Additionally, the team is very receptive to feedback and consistently demonstrates a willingness to improve and evolve the user experience.
> 
> **Cons**: As our volume with Yardstik has grown, we would expect more scalable pricing benefits. While the overall value is strong, there is an opportunity for pricing to better reflect increased usage over time.
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> Overall, our experience with Yardstik has been very positive. The platform is easy to use, implementation was seamless, and their team has been highly supportive throughout. They strike a strong balance between automation and customer service, and their willingness to listen to feedback and continuously improve makes them a valuable partner.

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### "Great Platform for my company\!" — 4.0/5

> **Donna** | *27 April 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: Yardstik's Customer Service is excellent\!  I always receive a timely response when I have a concern or question.
> 
> **Cons**: I have my employees enter in their own personal information.  Often times, employees have difficulty navigating their way through the system.

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### "Fantastic product, even better people\!" — 5.0/5

> **Ryan** | *17 April 2026* | Facilities Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Yardstik has help completely streamline our process of vetting independent contractors. Great Team\! From initial setup 3 years ago till today, they have been a pleasure to work with. When occasional issues arise, they are quick to provide a solution.
> 
> **Cons**: We have not run into any issues that weren't easily resolved by the Yardstik Team. When the inevitable issue comes about, it is quickly handled.
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> Our onboarding process would be significantly more difficult without the great service with Yardstik. I have been extremely satisfied with the product and service they provide. We have had multiple projects come up that have required assistance from the multiple departments and they have delivered each time.

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### "Smooth, User-Friendly Experience with Reliable Support" — 5.0/5

> **Patty** | *22 April 2026* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The platform itself is very user-friendly. From the start, everything is intuitive and well-organized, making it easy to navigate without needing much guidance. Whether you’re submitting information or reviewing results, the interface keeps things simple and efficient.
The process is also impressively streamlined. Background checks are initiated quickly, and the status updates are clear and timely, which helps eliminate any guesswork. It feels like the system is designed with both speed and transparency in mind.
What really stands out, though, is the customer service. Any time I’ve had a question or needed assistance, the support team has been responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. They make sure issues are resolved quickly and professionally, which adds a lot of confidence to the overall experience.
Overall, Yardstik delivers a smooth, reliable, and user-friendly service backed by excellent support.
> 
> **Cons**: One downside to note is the turnaround time for background checks. While Yardstik provides a smooth and efficient platform, the actual completion time can sometimes be longer than expected. This is largely due to dependencies on county-level records and processing times, which are outside of Yardstik’s direct control. As a result, delays can occasionally occur, especially in jurisdictions with slower reporting systems.
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> Overall, my experience with Yardstik has been very positive. The platform is easy to use, the process is efficient and well-structured, and the customer service team is consistently responsive and helpful. While there can occasionally be delays in background check turnaround times due to county processing, the transparency and support provided throughout the process make it a reliable and trustworthy solution.

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