BlueHive vs First Advantage

Backgroundchecksarejustthebeginning

First Advantage dominates background screening, but BlueHive provides the complete occupational health program your workforce needs.

HIPAA Compliant
Real-Time Results
0+ Providers
99.9% Uptime
About First Advantage

What is First Advantage?

First Advantage (FADV) is a background screening powerhouse with 1B+ records and coverage in 200+ countries. Their 2024 acquisition of Sterling Check for $2.2B solidified their position. While excellent for background checks and identity verification, they're not an occupational health platform. For drug testing, physicals, and compliance management, you'll need to look elsewhere-or manage multiple vendors.

Primary Focus:

Background screeningIdentity verificationContinuous monitoring200+ countries

First Advantage Strengths

  • Background Screening Leader

    1B+ records with global coverage in 200+ countries.

  • Identity Verification

    Strong identity verification and continuous monitoring.

  • ATS Integrations

    Deep integrations with major applicant tracking systems.

Where First Advantage Falls Short

  • No Occupational Health

    Background-only-no physicals, drug tests, or clinical services.

    BlueHive: BlueHive offers 100+ occupational health services.

  • No Provider Network

    Can't schedule clinical appointments or manage provider relationships.

    BlueHive: 20,000+ provider network for all clinical needs.

  • Multiple Vendor Problem

    You'll need separate vendors for drug testing and physicals.

    BlueHive: One platform for background-adjacent and clinical services.

Feature Comparison

BlueHive vs First Advantage

See how BlueHive's comprehensive platform compares feature by feature.

Feature
Best

BlueHive

First
Network

Nationwide provider/clinic network

20,000+ providers
Background check sources only
Services

Multi-service menu (drug tests, physicals, immunizations, etc.)

100+ services
Background & identity only

On-site/mobile teams

Via partner clinics

Telehealth/virtual visits

Partners available
Technology

AI-driven documentation and workflow automation

Ozwell.ai reduces provider data entry
AI for background processing
Portals

Custom employer/provider portals

Branded, role-based portals
Employer portal for backgrounds
Compliance

Real-time compliance dashboards and analytics

Order-tracking, reporting
Background check status only
Integrations

HRIS/ATS API Integrations

Open integrations with 200+ providers
Strong ATS integrations
Industries

Industry-specific workflows (DOT, healthcare, etc.)

Templates for 8+ high-risk sectors
Industry background packages
Total Features
9/ 9
7/ 9

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Why Switch

Benefits of Choosing BlueHive

Here's what you gain when you switch from First Advantage to BlueHive.

Complete Health Services

Drug tests, physicals, immunizations-everything First Advantage lacks.

Provider Network

20,000+ providers for clinical services nationwide.

Unified Compliance

Manage all pre-hire requirements in one platform.

AI Automation

Ozwell.ai streamlines documentation across all services.

Switching from First Advantage?

Get answers to frequently asked questions about making the switch.

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Complete the picture beyond background checks

Add comprehensive occupational health to your screening program. See how BlueHive complements or replaces your current setup.

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