Aura and LifeLock both promise to shield you from fraud, but they take very different approaches. This head-to-head review highlights which offers faster alerts, stronger insurance, and better overall value in 2025.

Aura vs Identity Guard is one of the most confusing comparisons in identity protection. They share the same parent company, yet work in very different ways. This guide breaks down what sets them apart in 2025, so you can see which is the right fit for your needs.

Aura safeguards your family’s finances and identity with $5M insurance, while Bark monitors 30+ platforms to catch cyberbullying and predators. Both excel in their own lanes, but if you had to choose just one, which should come first?

HireRight is one of the oldest and most widely used background check companies, trusted by global corporations and government agencies. But with newer platforms offering faster, more transparent tools, the question is whether HireRight is still ahead, or stuck in its legacy systems.

PeopleFinders promises easy access to public records, but is it really a legitimate way to find people and information, or just another generic search tool?

Sterling has built its reputation on handling background checks for some of the world’s largest companies. The promise is clear: fast, accurate, and compliant screening at scale. But does that same level of service translate when you’re a smaller business hiring a handful of people? I dug into Sterling’s process, pricing, and user experience to see if the premium reputation really matches day-to-day results.(Note: In late 2024, Sterling was acquired by First Advantage, another leading screening company, in a $2.2B deal. The Sterling brand is currently transitioning to First Advantage’s name, but for this review we’ll refer to the product as ‘Sterling’ since the platform and services remain the same.)