Best Reference Check Software

Grace Savides
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Researched and written by Grace Savides

Reference check software automates the process of contacting a potential hire’s references during recruitment. Employers utilize these tools to verify candidates by reaching out to their listed references, asking for responses, and ensuring their validity. Reference check solutions review candidates through surveys or other digital methods, reducing the need for manual phone calls and email conversations. This expedites the hiring process and allows companies to move quickly on their top candidates. People involved in the hiring process like hiring managers, talent recruiters, and HR administrators primarily use reference check software.

Some solutions include broader recruiting software functionalities, such as the ability to gather interview feedback and overall applicant tracking. Standalone and specialized reference check tools may be used as part of a more cohesive hiring platform such as a recruitment marketing software or a recruitment platform. They may also be integrated with a range of products such as applicant tracking systems, background check software, or even drug testing software.

To qualify for inclusion in the Reference Check category, a product must:

Send surveys or forms to a candidate's references to capture feedback about the candidate
Retain privacy in handling candidate information and reference results
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Featured Reference Check Software At A Glance

Leader:
Xref
Xref
Highest Performer:
RefNow
RefNow
Easiest to Use:
Xref
Xref
Top Trending:
Veremark
Veremark
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Highest Performer:
RefNow
RefNow
Easiest to Use:
Xref
Xref
Top Trending:
Veremark
Veremark

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Xref
(482)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$840.00
1st Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
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 Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate the ease of use, the speed of turnaround, the AI summary for each potential candidate, and the ability to request all background checks at once, which makes the process more efficient and saves time. Reviewers experienced issues with clunky transitioning between checks, slow loading in the platform, inconsistency in button placement, and the inability to edit a form once it's sent, as well as concerns about the frequency of automated reminders and the lack of a function to be notified if there was no response after a certain amount of time.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Speed, Reference Checks, Time-saving, Customer Support
ConsReporting Issues, Unclear Information, Intrusive Notifications, Reference Management, Inadequate Feedback
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Xref features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
8.6
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.1
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.0
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
Xref
Company Website
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Sydney
Twitter
@xref
1,544 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
108 employees on LinkedIn®
Checkr
(335)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $29.99
5th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Launched in 2014, we serve over 100,000 customers of all sizes and industries. Every year we complete tens of millions of back

Users: HR Manager, People Operations Manager · Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Religious Institutions · Market Segment: 55% Mid-Market, 30% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Background Checks, Speed, Integrations, Easy Integrations
ConsPoor Customer Support, Process Delays, Delays, Lack of Clarity, Unclear Information
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Checkr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
8.3
Visualization
Average: 9.2
10.0
Performance
Average: 9.5
10.0
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
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Checkr, Inc
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@checkr
3,055 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,623 employees on LinkedIn®
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RefNow
(157)4.6 out of 5
Free trial available
7th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
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: 50% Small-Business, 36% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Time-saving, Reference Checks, Efficiency, Simple
ConsReference Management, Expensive, Limited Customization, Limited Features, Notification Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
RefNow features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
8.0
Visualization
Average: 9.2
8.6
Performance
Average: 9.5
8.3
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
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RefNow
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Twitter
@RefNow
279 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
Atlantic Employee Screening
(211)5.0 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
OverviewPros and Cons
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
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCustomer Support, Background Checks, Helpful, Product Quality, Accuracy
ConsIntegration Issues, Lack of Integration, Poor Integration
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Atlantic Employee Screening features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
10.0
Visualization
Average: 9.2
10.0
Performance
Average: 9.5
10.0
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
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Atlantic Employee Screening
Company Website
Year Founded
1997
HQ Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Twitter
@AtlanticChecks
80 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
Zinc
(169)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Traditional background checks providers are manual, time-consuming, and slow. Zinc is different.  Founded on the belief that there’s a better way to do background checks, Zinc is an automated platf

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 66% Mid-Market, 21% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Speed, Positive Experience, Seamless Process
ConsPoor Customer Support, Geographical Limitations, Limited Customization, Slow Checks, Unclear Information
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Zinc features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
9.3
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.4
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.5
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
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Zinc Work
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
London
Twitter
@zinc_work
3,029 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
161 employees on LinkedIn®
Certn
(204)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $29.99
10th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
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, 41% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Speed, Easy Setup, Verification Speed
ConsLack of Detail, Verification Issues, Expensive, Poor Customer Support, Process Delays
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Certn features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
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Certn
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Victoria, British Columbia
Twitter
@certn
648 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
313 employees on LinkedIn®
Crosschq
(163)4.6 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
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
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Reference Checks, Feedback, Helpful, Applicant Management
ConsIntegration Issues, Inefficient Recruitment, Lack of Customization, Limited Editing Options, Applicant Management
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Crosschq features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
8.7
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.0
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.1
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
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Crosschq
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@CrosschqHQ
286 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
66 employees on LinkedIn®
HiPeople
(1,063)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
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: 70% Small-Business, 19% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Assessments, Assessment Ease, Easy Setup, Helpful
ConsLimited Customization, Poor Customization, Assessment Issues, Insufficient Information, Unclear Information
User SatisfactionSeller Details
HiPeople features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
9.0
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.3
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.1
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
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HiPeople
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Berlin, DE
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
16 employees on LinkedIn®
DISA Global Solutions
(100)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
8th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

DISA Global Solutions is a comprehensive employment screening and risk management solution designed to assist organizations in making informed hiring decisions efficiently. With a focus on providing r

Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Oil & Energy · Market Segment: 47% Mid-Market, 32% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Assessment Ease, Background Checks, Product Utility, Seamless Process
ConsInefficient Search Functionality, Lack of Clarity, Navigation Difficulty, Navigation Issues, Poor Navigation
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DISA Global Solutions features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
9.6
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.5
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.4
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
DISA Global Solutions
Company Website
Year Founded
1986
HQ Location
Fort Myers, US
Twitter
@DISAGlobal
487 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
867 employees on LinkedIn®
ComplyCube
(67)5.0 out of 5
Free trial available
2nd Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
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: 58% Small-Business, 24% Enterprise
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the product's quick and reliable features, user-friendly interface, and the ease of integration, which make verifying users simple and provide peace of mind, and they also appreciate the product's assistance with customer identification and the enhancement of their financial security. Reviewers noted that while ComplyCube works well, it could offer more options to customize the verification process and clearer guidance on some features, and some advanced features take extra time to understand, and the interface can feel slightly busy during the first days of use.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Fraud Prevention, Identity Verification, Reliability, Compliance
ConsPoor Customization, Limited Customization, Complexity, Learning Difficulty, Unclear Information
User SatisfactionSeller Details
ComplyCube features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
10.0
Visualization
Average: 9.2
10.0
Performance
Average: 9.5
10.0
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
ComplyCube
Company Website
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@ComplyCube
3,507 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®
Harver
(171)4.6 out of 5
15th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Harver is the industry leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions. Rooted in over 35 years of rich data insights backed by I/O psychology and cognitive science, Harv

Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Staffing and Recruiting · Market Segment: 44% Enterprise, 41% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Harver features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
9.2
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.4
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.1
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
Harver B.V.
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
New York, NY
Twitter
@OutMatchHCM
1,217 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
179 employees on LinkedIn®
Vitay
(89)4.8 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

VITAY is the Reference Checking Software that boosts recruitment productivity with the best ROI. Recruitment firms, HR Leaders, and Employers can automate reference checking to gain increased insight

Users: Healthcare Recruiter, Recruiter · Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Staffing and Recruiting · Market Segment: 46% Mid-Market, 28% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Time-saving, Navigation Ease, Assessment Tools, Background Checks
ConsEmail Management, Inefficient Search Functionality, Reference Management
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Vitay features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
9.2
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.5
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.1
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
SureSwift Capital
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Victoria, CA
Twitter
@vitay_io
40 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
66 employees on LinkedIn®
Amiqus
(52)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at £250.00
9th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

At Amiqus we believe in making your life faster and easier, which is why we’re one of the most trusted compliance and onboarding platforms. Working across regulated industries such as legal, financ

Industries: Legal Services, Staffing and Recruiting · Market Segment: 46% Small-Business, 31% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, User Interface, Easy Setup, Time-saving
ConsReference Management, Complexity, False Positives, Missing Features, Poor Usability
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Amiqus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
7.5
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.4
Performance
Average: 9.5
8.9
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
Amiqus
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Edinburgh, GB
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
66 employees on LinkedIn®
Veremark
(40)4.3 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
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
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Product Quality, Pricing, Customer Support, Time-saving
ConsProcess Delays, Expensive, Delays in Process, Poor Customer Support, Pricing Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Veremark features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
8.2
Visualization
Average: 9.2
8.8
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.5
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
Veremark
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
London, England
Twitter
@veremarkltd
48 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
139 employees on LinkedIn®
VidCruiter
(240)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
13th Easiest To Use in Reference Check software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

VidInterviewing by VidCruiter is the world’s most advanced video interviewing platform. Our system offers pre-recorded and live video interviewing that can be customized to meet any recruitment scenar

Users: Recruiter · Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Education Management · Market Segment: 38% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Candidate Management, Helpful, Customer Support, Interview Management
ConsLearning Curve, Complexity, Difficulty, Interview Management, Lack of Clarity
User SatisfactionSeller Details
VidCruiter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Quality of Support
Average: 9.4
9.6
Visualization
Average: 9.2
9.6
Performance
Average: 9.5
9.8
Security and Compliance
Average: 9.4
Seller Details
Seller
VidCruiter
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
New Brunswick
Twitter
@VidCruiter
1,753 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
161 employees on LinkedIn®
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