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Best reference check software

10 ranked, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Xref comes first on this list for Talent acquisition teams, and provides customised employee engagement surveys crafted by workplace psychologists. RefNow is built for HR teams, and uses advanced fraud detection techniques to minimise the risk of fraud. Mobile Rocket serves UK recruitment agencies, and integrates with Xero for swift invoicing.

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XrefOffers industry-leading automated reference checking to reduce time to hire96.0NEW–

RefNowRefNow is an automated reference checking software for HR teams94.0NEW–

Mobile RocketProvides unlimited UK-based support at no extra cost88.0NEW–

TribepadIntegrates Tribepad Checks for digital identity verification88.0NEW–

JobAdderOffers native job posting and AI skill matching features86.0NEW–

HarverStreamlines hiring with customisable automation to save time and resources84.0NEW–

HireologyUses leading-edge tools to enhance candidate experience and assess consistency84.0NEW–

VidCruiterGenerates complete structured interview guides with competency-based questions and weighted scoring criteria84.0NEW–

HireRightHireRight is a global background screening provider offering comprehensive employment checks82.0NEW–

CrosschqDelivers frictionless integrations with existing ATS tools like Workday80.0NEW–

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The ranking, in detail

Xref

Build better teams with employer intelligence

Xref is an automated platform for reference checking and engagement surveys. It helps organisations recruit, retain, and manage talent through data-driven insights.

Best for Talent acquisition and people and culture teams

96.0

RefNow

Cut reference checking time by 95% with automation

RefNow is an automated reference checking software for HR teams. It streamlines employment verification and recruitment processes.

Best for HR teams

94.0

Mobile Rocket

More placements with less admin

Mobile Rocket is a UK-built platform that manages jobs and placements from ATS to payroll. It keeps temporary work moving through onboarding, compliance, shifts and timesheets without re-keying data.

Best for UK recruitment agencies

88.0

Tribepad

Recruitment software for fairer, faster, better hiring

Tribepad covers attraction, sourcing, CRM, screening, compliance, onboarding, and reporting.

Best for SMEs and growing teams

88.0

JobAdder

The intelligent recruitment platform for growing agencies

JobAdder is an intelligent recruitment platform combining ATS and CRM capabilities. It uses powerfully simple AI to streamline workflows and energise teams.

Best for Recruitment consultants and HR managers

86.0

Harver

Better talent decisions, faster.

Harver is a product.

Best for Volume hiring teams

84.0

Hireology

The hiring platform built for how you actually hire.

Hireology is a tailored ATS software solution designed to attract and source talent efficiently. It provides AI-driven tools to engage candidates and streamline the entire hiring journey.

Best for multi-location teams in automotive, healthcare, and hospitality

84.0

VidCruiter

AI recruiting software for smarter interviewing decisions

VidCruiter is an AI recruiting software platform designed for high-volume hiring. It enables teams to plan, conduct, and optimise enterprise interviews using structured data.

Best for high-volume hiring teams

84.0

HireRight

Hiring never felt so right

HireRight is a global background screening provider offering comprehensive employment checks. It helps organisations hire confidently through accurate and compliance-focused solutions.

Best for HR teams

82.0

Crosschq

Integrated interview, fraud, & screening solutions to drive Quality of Hire.

Crosschq is a hiring intelligence platform designed to optimise the entire recruitment lifecycle. It integrates AI interviews, fraud detection, and quality of hire analytics into one connected experience.

Best for Talent Acquisition teams

80.0

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Frequently asked questions

Who are these reference check products built for?

Xref and Crosschq both say they are built for Talent acquisition teams, and RefNow and HireRight both for HR teams.