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RefNow Reviews & Product Details

Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

1 month

RefNow Reviews (175)

Reviews

RefNow Reviews (175)

4.6
175 reviews

What do users say?

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Users consistently praise RefNow for its ease of use and efficient process, highlighting how it simplifies and speeds up reference checks. The intuitive interface and clear instructions make it accessible for both HR teams and referees, allowing for quick completion without unnecessary complications. However, some users note a desire for more customization options.

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Heather C.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Easy and simple to use"
5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

Refnow has been a really simple and straightforward product to use. It is intuitive and easy to read. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

There is currently nothing I dislike about it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Y S.
YS
Y S.
Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Very easy to use. Self explanatory"
4.5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

The ease in which is is to navigate. The questions are not over complicated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

None that I saw. Nothing negative to say Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Caitriona M.
CM
Caitriona M.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Very easy to use"
5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

The simplicity of use. Very quick and easy, saves on admin time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

I cannot think of anything about RefNow I disliked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maria S.
MS
Maria S.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Really good, quick and easy."
4.5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

easy to use, i could understand everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

doesnt have an offline option so u cant use it without wifi Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Georgia S.
GS
Georgia S.
CEO & Co-Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"great platform for reference checks"
5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

The ease of use, accessible pricing and customer support from our account manager Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

so far we haven't found a dislike thing have gone well from when we begun using platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andy P.
AP
Andy P.
Senior Onboarding Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Easy to supply references"
5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

Very easy to supply reference and quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Being unable to respond directly to the email with a your own format as we typically complete references in email responses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tanya M.
TM
Tanya M.
HR Generalist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"simple product, easy to use"
4.5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

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 as i need Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

the price has increased since using this product and seems a little expensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Benjy D.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Best reference experience I have ever had!"
4/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

Really easy and quick to send in my reference - no need to submit scanned forms anymore Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Perhaps there were a bit too many boxes of information to fill out - but this may have been the decision of the organisation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Casey E.
CE
Casey E.
Associate Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Its a really efficient way to write a reference for workers!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

The efficiency of it whilst also asking the correct questions for a good review of workers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

No real issues so far while using RefNow. Maybe some questions can be more specific to the sector your writing the reference for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Natalia W.
NW
Natalia W.
Recruitment Advisor
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Very easy to use platform!"
5/5
What do you like best about RefNow?

It's very intuitive and easy to use. We use RefNow for checking references and right to work status, I think its a very useful tool in Recruitment! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

I do think it would be good if it accepted expired passports for right to work, as this does still count and would make things smoother :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

10 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$
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