Comparison
Smile Checks vs Veremark
Veremark is an international background screening provider that lists country-specific packages, including the Philippines. This page compares it with Smile Checks so you can decide which fits your hiring.
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Smile Checks vs Veremark: at a glance
| Feature | Smile Checks | Veremark |
|---|---|---|
| Data sources | Connects to candidate data from authoritative sources such as government portals, and processes documents automatically | N/A |
| Decision support | AI-assisted review of results | N/A |
| Billing | Prepaid credits; checks not performed are credited back to your wallet | N/A |
| Local payments | Bank transfer, e-wallet, credit card or invoice | N/A |
| Branding, API and MCP | Custom branding; REST API and MCP support for agents | N/A |
| Check types | 16+ check types, Basic/Plus/Advanced bundles or à-la-carte | Lists reference, employment history, criminal record, identity, right to work, adverse financial history, social media and more |
| Markets | Built for Philippine employers | Country packages for the UK, Singapore, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia and USA |
| Integrations | REST API and webhooks; ATS integrations such as Zoho Recruit and Greenhouse | Lists Ashby, Greenhouse, HiBob, JobAdder, Pinpoint, SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Teamtailor and others |
| Pricing | Credits shown before you commit; 5 free credits on sign-up | No prices listed on its homepage; links to a pricing page; plans framed by hiring volume |
| Privacy and security | NPC-registered; candidate-authorised data sharing under RA 10173 | States GDPR and PDPA compliance; ISO 27001 badge shown |
| Candidate experience | Secure email/SMS link, mobile-first browser flow, no app download | Not detailed on the homepage; check with the provider |
Veremark information is based on its public website (veremark.com) as of October 19, 2026 and may have changed. Check the provider directly for current details.
Smile Checks may suit you if…
- You want depth in Philippine employment screening: authoritative-source verification, automatic document processing and AI-assisted review.
- You want to pay with local methods such as bank transfer or e-wallet, in a prepaid credit model.
- You want checks not performed to be credited back to your wallet.
- You want branding, API and MCP support to connect Smile Checks to your tools and AI agents.
Veremark may suit you if…
- You hire across several countries and want one provider for all of them.
- Your ATS is on its published integration list.
- You need check types beyond what Smile Checks currently offers.
Both are digital-first; the difference is depth
Veremark and Smile Checks both give employers a digital-first way to run background checks. Veremark has the wider reach, with packages for several countries. Smile Checks goes deeper on Philippine screening, where the data and workflow are built around local sources and payment habits.
What Smile Checks adds in depth
- Connects to a candidate's data from authoritative sources such as government portals, so facts are checked at the source.
- Collects documents from the candidate and processes them automatically.
- Quick turnaround because the workflow is automated end to end.
- AI-assisted decision making that helps reviewers read results faster.
- Customisable branding, so candidates see your logo and colours throughout.
- REST API and MCP support, so checks can be started and tracked from your ATS, internal tools or AI agents.
Credit-based billing with local payment methods
Smile Checks uses a prepaid credit system designed for Philippine teams:
- Prepaid credits: buy credits, see the cost of each check before you start, and spend only when you initiate checks.
- Fair billing: you pay for value delivered. Checks that are not performed are credited back to your wallet automatically.
- No lock-in required to start: try it with 5 free credits before you spend anything.
- Local payment methods: top up by bank transfer, e-wallet, credit card or invoice.
Looking for a Veremark alternative?
Teams hiring mainly in the Philippines sometimes want a platform focused on local employers, with visible credit pricing and a free trial. Smile Checks offers a self-serve trial with 5 credits, and you can compare it against Veremark using the table above.
How to evaluate any provider
- Ask for a written list of check types and what each verifies.
- Ask who handles your case and how consistency is maintained.
- Walk through the candidate experience on a phone.
- Ask how pricing works, whether payment is upfront, and what happens to checks that are not performed.
- Confirm how personal data is collected, used, shared and retained.
Frequently asked questions
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