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Xref Reviews & Product Details

Pricing

Pricing provided by Xref.

Starter

$840.00
25 employee turnover cap Per Year
Monique H.
MH
Monique H.
Data and System Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Functionally and aesthetically a great system"
4/5
What do you like best about Xref?

Its easy to view and navigate, its clear, contains and asks for the data required, integrates well and offers a good variety of services Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Id like to be able to configure it more individually to suit our organisation with some areas that are locked into the system and how all users use it but ultimately it's not a huge issue would just be more of a nice to have Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
Alen S.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Xref the best reference check system"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

What I like is the system is easy to use and is intergrateable to any HRIS system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

maybe that it locks me out when I don't use it for sometime, irritating sometimes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dariusz D.
DD
Dariusz D.
HR Officer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Tracks IP Addresses and Sends Helpful Reminders"
4/5
What do you like best about Xref?

The fact the it trackes the IP addresses and sends reminders Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

setting up a new questionnaire is not very easy as it has to fit xref format Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mining & Metals
AM
Verified User in Mining & Metals
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Satisfied in One Platform"
5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

It's easier and convenient. Compared to doing manual surveys and stuff now that it's all in one platform, it's helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

As of the moment the system is well, I don't dislike anything in the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
AP
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Extremely Efficient and User-Friendly Platform"
5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

The system is very user friendly and extremely efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There is not much to dislike about it. There is a slight learning curve when first setting it up and learning to use it as with any new platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
AR
Verified User in Retail
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"XRef Saves Us Time with Convenient Email-Based References"
5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

XRef saves us time by letting references respond by email at their own convenience, rather than having our staff call them personally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

When I look at one reference, I have to exit and then click back in to see the next reference’s responses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
UF
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to Navigate and Saves Time on Reference Checks"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

It’s easy to navigate. I primarily use it to issue reference checks, and it really cuts down on the time I spend on that process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

It doesn’t remember certain prompts or keywords, which can be frustrating. It’s also fairly expensive to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Verified User in Telecommunications
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Time-Saving and Fraud-Proof Reference Checking with Xref"
5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

I really appreciate Xref's strong ability to catch fraudulent reference checks, something we were never able to spot in the past. It's a big part of why it's so valuable to us. I find the process a big time saver since it lets us put a reference check on the candidate and the reference, while we can start working on other things. Setting up Xref was very easy, and today, we're quite pleased with how smoothly everything works. Additionally, even without using the integration with Workday Recruiting much, it's quite easy to manually place reference checks through Xref's online platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

The integration between Xref and Workday Recruiting is not that great, and we don't utilize it very much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thanks for sharing your review. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re making the most of all that the Xref platform has to offer. We agree that one of the significant advantages of using Xref is the ability to flag suspicious candidate activity.

Thank you for your review and for choosing Xref to help streamline your reference checking process!

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
AP
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great UI and Fast, Effective Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

The UI is great and the support from the team is quick and effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Sometimes, our users run into errors, such as not being able to add additional references. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
IE
Verified User in Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Efficient, Easy to Navigate, and Great for TAs, Candidates, and Referees"
5/5
What do you like best about Xref?

Efficient and easy to navigate, it provides a great experience for the TA, the candidate, and the referee. I also appreciate the ability to detect unusual activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Sometimes the constant notifications can be annoying for users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Questions about Xref? Ask real users or explore answers from the community

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Andrea V.
AV
Andrea Vera
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Last activity almost 5 years ago

What is the best way to change a reference email that the "new hire" has submitted, in case they need support with that.

TN
Tara Nelson
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Last activity over 5 years ago

How is it possible to see if an employee has received and read an Xref invite?

Pricing Options

Pricing provided by Xref.

Starter

$840.00
25 employee turnover cap Per Year

Growth

$1,680.00
50 employee turnover cap Per Year

Plus

$3,480.00
100 employee turnover cap Per Year
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Xref Features
Customization
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