Scaut Review: Background Screening Software
Scaut helps European companies verify new hires and monitor existing staff to meet security and regulatory standards. It is designed for businesses in sectors such as finance, energy, and critical infrastructure.
At a glance
- Category
- HR & Recruiting
- Best for
- European companies, Critical infrastructure operators, Financial institutions, Transport and logistics firms, Security personnel agencies
- Pricing
- Pricing includes a pay-as-you-go Basic plan, a Business plan for €229/month, and a Premium plan for €816/month. Additional credits can be purchased at €1 each.
- Key use cases
- Pre-employment Screening, Ongoing Workforce Monitoring, Supply Chain Security, KYC and Conflict of Interest Checks
- Integrations
- API integration
- Official website
- scaut.com
Scaut is a SaaS platform for background screening and identity verification targeting the European market. It provides automated checks, including criminal records, education, and financial history, to help businesses vet candidates and employees.
The tool is intended for companies operating in industries such as transport, logistics, and security. It supports both initial pre-employment screening and ongoing workforce monitoring to help maintain security benchmarks.
Beyond automated checks, the platform includes a Threat Intelligence Hub with case studies on workforce infiltration and a human analyst layer to assist when automated systems cannot locate specific data.
Buyers should confirm if the specific verification types required for their country are available, as the platform limits displayed checks based on local GDPR and national legislation.
Key Features
Verifies the identity of candidates and employees using automated system checks.
Conducts screenings for criminal history across the EU and other international regions.
Cross-references CV details by verifying previous work experience and academic credentials.
Checks candidates against sanctions watchlists and evaluates financial positions.
Provides documented case studies and live data regarding deepfake operatives and interview farms.
An internal AI-driven help system linked to the platform's knowledge center for user support.
Allows Business and Premium users to group preferred checks into unique packages.
Use Cases
Vetting potential hires through identity, criminal, and CV verification before onboarding.
Scheduling recurring checks for existing employees, contractors, and vendors.
Screening the personnel of third-party providers and subcontractors to reduce risk.
Performing due diligence on customers or partners to identify sanctions or financial risks.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Pricing includes a pay-as-you-go Basic plan, a Business plan for €229/month, and a Premium plan for €816/month. Additional credits can be purchased at €1 each.
FAQ
Scaut focuses on the EU and CEE regions, though it offers worldwide screening coverage for various check types.
Each credit costs €1 (excluding VAT). Monthly plans provide a set number of free credits, and additional credits can be topped up as needed.
The Basic plan is pay-as-you-go with 2 weeks of data storage, while the Business plan costs €229/month, includes 100 free credits, 12 months of data storage, and allows for custom screening packages.
Source category: HR & Recruiting
Source subcategory: Identity Verification
