--- description: Learn how Fama can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Fama Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Background Check Software](/directory/1505/background-check/software) > [Fama](/software/133831/fama-io) # Fama Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/133831/fama-io > As the largest online screening provider talent teams use Fama to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Fama As the modern background check, Fama filters through 10,000 online sources to tell you who the best candidates are for a role. Gone are the days when you don’t know which candidate is a risk for fraud, harassment, threats and violence. With Fama, you can start screening like it's 2024\! We’re FCRA, EEOC, and SOC2 compliant, and integrate with major HRIS, ATS, and background check solutions. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 4 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Fama - **Location**: Los Angeles, US - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$4 500,00 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based - **Pricing Details**: Contact Fama for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Basque, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Assessment Management - Background Screening - Batch Processing - Compliance Management - Customizable Reports - Employment Screening - Historical Reporting - Instant Check - Online Applications - Records Management - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - SSL Security - Screening Services Integration - Search/Filter - Secure Data Storage - Self Service Portal - Summary Reports ## Integrations (11 total) - ATS CRM - Bullhorn ATS & CRM - Greenhouse - HireRight - Jobvite - SmartRecruiters - Sterling - UKG Pro - Workday HCM - Workday Workforce Management - iCIMS Hire ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Background Check Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1505/background-check/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Mitratech AssureHire](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2050536/assurehire) — 4.6/5 (36 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Find out who they really are" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *25 November 2021* | Security & Investigations | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use platform, simple to start the checks, but a powerful end result with the red flags showing concerns > > **Cons**: There isnt an auto delete after a certain time, say 6 months, as we download the snapshot and then dont need the check online. > > Very simple onboarding and its great to customise the checks with specialist keywords for each check. ----- ### "Social media searches for any industry" — 5.0/5 > **Martina** | *13 July 2021* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Integration capabilities Easy to understand results returned > > **Cons**: More system logic to key word search functionality > > Excellent team to work with, very responsive ----- ### "Fama is a very useful tool" — 5.0/5 > **Hakima** | *30 June 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use and live customer service/account managers > > **Cons**: I feel the search doesn't go deep enough. I wish they had more capabilities. > > The overall experience is positive. ----- ### "K1 Review for FAMA" — 5.0/5 > **Caroline** | *01 July 2021* | Venture Capital & Private Equity | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and quick turn around. Fantastic customer service\! > > **Cons**: Nothing to complain, Could perhaps dig deeper to find more info? > > Great \!\! ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/133831/fama-io) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data