# Top Free Reference Check Software Check out our list of free Reference Check Software. Products featured on this list are the ones that offer a free trial version. As with most free versions, there are limitations, typically time or features. If you'd like to see more products and to evaluate additional feature options, compare all [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check) to ensure you get the right product. ## View Free Reference Check Software G2 takes pride in showing unbiased reviews on user satisfaction in our ratings and reports. We do not allow paid placements in any of our ratings, rankings, or reports. Learn about our [scoring methodologies](https://research.g2.com/g2-scoring-methodologies). **25** Reference Check Products Available View all [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check) View all [Reference Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-check) ### [VICTIG Background Checks](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews) [By Victig Screening Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/victig-screening-solutions) [ (512)4.7 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews#reviews "Read VICTIG Background Checks Reviews") Product Description VICTIG Background Checks is a comprehensive background screening solution designed to assist organizations in conducting thorough pre-employment checks, drug testing, and verification processes. This **Users:** HR Generalist, HR Manager · **Industries:** Staffing and Recruiting, Human Resources · **Market Segment:** 55% Mid-Market, 26% Small-Business ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI VICTIG offers everything we are looking for in a background check platform: easy for candidates to nagivate/fill out, customizable for myself (HR...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews/victig-background-checks-review-11533613) ![Serena B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Serena B.") SB What I like best about VICTIG Background Checks is how easy and reliable the entire process is. The platform is user-friendly, the turnaround time...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/victig-background-checks/reviews/victig-background-checks-review-11988035) Year Founded 2009 HQ Location Bluffdale, UT Company Website https://www.victig.com LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/987331/ ### [Xref](https://www.g2.com/products/xref-xref/reviews) [By Xref](https://www.g2.com/sellers/xref) [ (482)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/xref-xref/reviews#reviews "Read Xref Reviews") Product Description Simplify your talent journey and make confident, people-focused decisions with Xref. Xref is a best-in-class, global solution that services HR professionals across all industries. Since 2010, Xref ha **Users:** Recruiter, Recruitment Advisor · **Industries:** Hospital & Health Care, Staffing and Recruiting · **Market Segment:** 44% Mid-Market, 44% Enterprise User SentimentHow are these determined? Reviewers appreciate the ease of use, time-saving attributes, and the ability to request all background checks at once, as well as the detailed reports and notifications when a reference has been completed. Reviewers noted issues such as the inability to get the tone of the reference as with a phone call, busy-looking reports, clunky transitioning between checks, slow loading on the platform, inconsistency in button placement, and the need for troubleshooting as referees sometimes encounter error messages. Year Founded 2010 HQ Location Sydney Company Website https://www.xref.com/ Twitter @xref LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/xref/ Ownership ASX:XF1 [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. [ Learn More ](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) ### [HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews) [By HiPeople](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hipeople) [ (1,066)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews#reviews "Read HiPeople Reviews") Product Description HiPeople AI-Powered Screening: Streamline Your Screening, Hire Top Talent HiPeople harnesses the power of AI to revolutionize every stage of hiring. From resume screening to candidate assessments t **Users:** Unemployed, Customer Service Representative · **Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · **Market Segment:** 71% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market ![Tahsia's A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tahsia's A.") TA I love how HiPeople is incredibly smooth and glitch-free, providing a seamless experience. The setup process is straightforward and easy, making it...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews/hipeople-review-11635181) ![Sonali A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sonali A.") SA I find the platform incredibly intuitive, which makes navigating it straightforward and effortless. The setup process was smoothly executed without...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/hipeople/reviews/hipeople-review-11653023) Year Founded 2019 HQ Location Berlin, DE Company Website https://www.hipeople.io/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/34575638 ### [Crosschq](https://www.g2.com/products/crosschq/reviews) [By Crosschq](https://www.g2.com/sellers/crosschq) [ (164)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/crosschq/reviews#reviews "Read Crosschq Reviews") Product Description Crosschq 360 is a digital reference check tool designed to enhance Quality of Hire by streamlining and enriching the reference checking process. Crosschq automates reference checks, saving recrui **Users:** Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Partner · **Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 62% Mid-Market, 26% Enterprise BD We were hesitant at first, assuming that we would not get as much detail from an electronic form as we can in a conversation. We were surprised to...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/crosschq/reviews/crosschq-review-4461339) JC TalentWall drives my personal work - it's one of the first tools I look at daily to determine what I work on first. As a team, we also use it...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/crosschq/reviews/crosschq-review-5063641) Year Founded 2018 HQ Location San Francisco, CA Company Website https://www.crosschq.com Twitter @CrosschqHQ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/11813107/ ### [Checkr](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews) [By Checkr, Inc](https://www.g2.com/sellers/checkr-inc) [ (399)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews#reviews "Read Checkr Reviews") Product Description Checkr is the AI verification platform for high-stakes decisions. Checkr AI decodes messy, fragmented, hard-to-verify information about people, and delivers clear answers about a person's identity, ba **Users:** HR Manager, Human Resources Manager · **Industries:** Staffing and Recruiting, Religious Institutions · **Market Segment:** 53% Mid-Market, 26% Small-Business ![Melissa C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Melissa C.") MC Easy to implement, clear dashboards, cost. Customer support is amazing, and checkr is very easy to use.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews/checkr-review-11507339) ![Kim T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kim T.") KT Very easy to use with many options for background checks. It would be nice to get notifications when candidates don't respond to requests....[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/checkr/reviews/checkr-review-11710898) Year Founded 2014 HQ Location San Francisco, CA Company Website https://checkr.com Twitter @checkr LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/3535535/ ### [RefNow](https://www.g2.com/products/refnow/reviews) [By RefNow](https://www.g2.com/sellers/refnow) [ (162)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/refnow/reviews#reviews "Read RefNow Reviews") Product Description RefNow is a type of online employment reference management solution designed to help organizations streamline their recruitment processes by providing comprehensive employment reference reports. This **Users:** Director · **Industries:** Hospital & Health Care, Education Management · **Market Segment:** 49% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market ![Tanya M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tanya M.") TM It is a simple platform and easy to use. I like that i dont have to commit to anything annually as our business does not have mass hiring so i use...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/refnow/reviews/refnow-review-11495349) ![Campbell H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Campbell H.") CH quick and efficient, good balance in volume of questions and between drop down and free text options[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/refnow/reviews/refnow-review-11542560) Year Founded 2019 HQ Location London, England, United Kingdom Company Website https://www.refnow.co Twitter @RefNow LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/ref-now ### [Certn](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews) [By Certn](https://www.g2.com/sellers/certn) [ (206)4.7 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews#reviews "Read Certn Reviews") Product Description Building trust is important, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Certn is revolutionizing background screening with the easiest-to-use platform, 24/7 support, and fast and compliant results. Certn believe **Users:** Owner · **Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 46% Small-Business, 42% Mid-Market TD I find Certn user friendly, easy to access and the results you are looking to receive are fast. There is no log processing time or wait time. You...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews/certn-review-8791492) SA Convient way to do background checks on potential candidates and employees. The system is easy to use however there's room for improvement. The...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/certn/reviews/certn-review-8806865) Year Founded 2016 HQ Location Victoria, British Columbia Company Website https://certn.co Twitter @certn LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/certn/ ### [Atlantic Employee Screening](https://www.g2.com/products/atlantic-employee-screening/reviews) [By Atlantic Employee Screening](https://www.g2.com/sellers/atlantic-employee-screening) [ (211)5.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/atlantic-employee-screening/reviews#reviews "Read Atlantic Employee Screening Reviews") Product Description Atlantic Employee Screening (AES) provides compliant, accurate employment background screening solutions, including background checks, drug testing, social media screening, and verifications, helping **Industries:** Hospital & Health Care, Financial Services · **Market Segment:** 43% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") AN Atlantic provided a custom 2-way integration with our greenhouse system, at no cost. They answer their phones immediatley and results are very...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/atlantic-employee-screening/reviews/atlantic-employee-screening-review-9981074) ![Verified User in Luxury Goods & Jewelry](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Luxury Goods & Jewelry") UL What I appreciate most about working with the Lantic employee screening is the reliable resource they provide for inquiries and assistance with our...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/atlantic-employee-screening/reviews/atlantic-employee-screening-review-10025887) Year Founded 1997 HQ Location Palm Beach Gardens, FL Company Website https://atlanticscreening.com/ Twitter @AtlanticChecks LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlantic-personnel-&-tenant-screening-inc-/ ### [HR Avatar](https://www.g2.com/products/hr-avatar/reviews) [By HR Avatar](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hr-avatar) [ (118)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/hr-avatar/reviews#reviews "Read HR Avatar Reviews") Product Description HR Avatar pre-employment tests help busy managers make great hires who perform better, get along with the team, and stay in the job. HR Avatar provides over 200 tests for the most popular jobs. HR Ava **Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Manufacturing · **Market Segment:** 52% Small-Business, 42% Mid-Market PA It has a free version, easy to use, the technical support is excellent and able to provide adequate solutions, the test catalog is constantly updated[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/hr-avatar/reviews/hr-avatar-review-9550090) MS I like how easy HR Avatar is to use because it is effective in finding potential candidates for our jobs and it makes everything easy. I also like...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/hr-avatar/reviews/hr-avatar-review-9563697) Year Founded 2009 HQ Location Aldie, Virginia Company Website https://www.hravatar.com Twitter @HR\_Avatar LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-avatar/ ### [Checkmate](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmate/reviews) [By Checkmate](https://www.g2.com/sellers/checkmate) [ (28)4.8 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmate/reviews#reviews "Read Checkmate Reviews") Product Description Pre-employment screening just got easy👌🏻 Checkmate is an easy-to-use online background screening and workforce compliance platform. We help businesses streamline pre-employment screening and referen **Market Segment:** 61% Mid-Market, 21% Small-Business ![Verified User in Food & Beverages](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Food & Beverages") UF All our checks are in one place and easily accessible and we don't have to spend time chasing candidates to complete checks.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmate/reviews/checkmate-review-4704512) JW It is integrated with our ATS with a simple interface and therefore really easy to use. More importantly, cuts down admin time. The Checkmate...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmate/reviews/checkmate-review-6899637) Year Founded 2018 HQ Location United State Company Website https://www.checkmate.tech/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkmaterefs/ ### [SpringVerify](https://www.g2.com/products/springworks-springverify/reviews) [By Springworks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/springworks-728dc1d8-068f-4882-92ab-3d22b34ad87c) [ (74)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/springworks-springverify/reviews#reviews "Read SpringVerify Reviews") Product Description Best-Rated Background Checker (Rated 4.9/5 on Google with 5800+ reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) SpringVerify is a new-age Background Verification Service. Our network of trusted vendors ensures you can rest wh **Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · **Market Segment:** 59% Mid-Market, 38% Small-Business ![Caleb J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Caleb J.") CJ SpringVerify product, CS and Support team with whom I closely work with on a daily basis. Overall product is very easy to adapt, which helps us...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/springworks-springverify/reviews/springverify-review-8158541) ![Kriti M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kriti M.") KM Relationship managers are active and responsive[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/springworks-springverify/reviews/springverify-review-9380104) Year Founded 2014 HQ Location Santa Monica, CA Company Website https://springworks.in/ Twitter @springroleinc LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/springrole ### [ComplyCube](https://www.g2.com/products/complycube/reviews) [By ComplyCube](https://www.g2.com/sellers/complycube) [ (68)5.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/complycube/reviews#reviews "Read ComplyCube Reviews") Product Description ComplyCube is a powerful all-in-one platform, designed to simplify cross-border compliance and build trust at scale. Trusted by Tier 1 financial institutions, rapidly-scaling fintechs, and innovative **Industries:** Financial Services, Computer Software · **Market Segment:** 57% Small-Business, 24% Enterprise User SentimentHow are these determined? Reviewers frequently mention the ease of integration with their websites, the robustness of the checks, the user-friendly interface, and the helpful customer support. Reviewers noted that the dashboard could be improved to better highlight new clients or verifications, and that more customization options and clearer guidance on some features would be beneficial. HQ Location London, England Company Website https://www.complycube.com Twitter @ComplyCube LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/complycube/ ### [Refapp](https://www.g2.com/products/refapp/reviews) [By Talentwise AB](https://www.g2.com/sellers/talentwise-ab) [ (17)5.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/refapp/reviews#reviews "Read Refapp Reviews") Product Description Digital Reference Checks You Can Trust Manual reference checks are slow, inconsistent, and hard to compare. Refapp turns reference checking into an automated, structured, and candidate-friendly proce **Industries:** Staffing and Recruiting · **Market Segment:** 41% Enterprise, 29% Mid-Market ![Pooja T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pooja T.") PT It helped our company HR people to make them hiring seamless and we can make primary test for candidates[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/refapp/reviews/refapp-review-8000523) ![Leo L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Leo L.") LL Refapp has been a game-changer for our hiring process. The onboarding with Niklas was fantastic, the ATS integration is smooth, and the features...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/refapp/reviews/refapp-review-9546010) Year Founded 2017 HQ Location Sweden Company Website https://www.refapp.com LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/refapp1/ ### [Veremark](https://www.g2.com/products/veremark/reviews) [By Veremark](https://www.g2.com/sellers/veremark) [ (40)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/veremark/reviews#reviews "Read Veremark Reviews") Product Description Veremark is a background screening platform designed to assist HR teams, compliance officers, and legal professionals in verifying candidates and employees in a more efficient, secure, and straightfor **Industries:** Human Resources, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 48% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business AA The team is extremely fast, ensuring delivery of information and following up with all stakeholders diligently. The cost is not too high, and the...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/veremark/reviews/veremark-review-7803386) JR I have been utilizing the Veremark platform for the past two years. I have never encountered any challenges. When compared to other competitors,...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/veremark/reviews/veremark-review-10792865) Year Founded 2018 HQ Location London, England Company Website https://www.veremark.com/ Twitter @veremarkltd LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18853767 ### [Referoo](https://www.g2.com/products/referoo/reviews) [By Referoo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/referoo) [ (11)4.8 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/referoo/reviews#reviews "Read Referoo Reviews") Product Description Use Referoo to give your candidates and their referees the best possible experience of completing a reference check. Traditional phone based reference checking can be time consuming, frustrating and **Industries:** Staffing and Recruiting · **Market Segment:** 73% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market ![Ben C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ben C.") BC Easy to use - create multiple templates Stylish Functional[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/referoo/reviews/referoo-review-4189593) ![Sarah P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sarah P.") SP Seamless experience for all. Hiring manager, candidate, reference contact.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/referoo/reviews/referoo-review-4258596) Year Founded 2016 HQ Location Sydney CBD, New South Wales Company Website https://www.referoo.com.au Twitter @Referoo LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/17916758/ [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. 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