RefLynk
Text message reference checks scored for corporate hiring teams
From $350/yr
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Bottom line
RefLynk collects references by text. SafeHiring Solutions lists corporate annual pricing from $350 for 25 candidates a year, plus a $99 setup fee.
Stands out for: The seller says 72 percent of references respond in less than 24 hours, clients ask for 5 references on average, and referees can answer anonymously.
Watch out for: Background checks are a separate SafeHiring add on in the same workflow. The price table is published by the seller, SafeHiring Solutions, while reflynk.com itself asks buyers to request a quote.
Overview
RefLynk is an automated reference product sold by SafeHiring Solutions. Candidates enter referees on a phone or computer, and requests go out by SMS. The vendor says references can respond anonymously.
Corporate annual pricing on the SafeHiring page starts at $350 for 25 candidates, $600 for 50, $1,000 for 100 and $2,000 for 250, with a $99 setup fee. Volume above 250 is custom.
Who it's for
Best for
- Corporate, school, healthcare, and ministry hiring teams in the US
- Teams that want referees to reply by SMS instead of a long form only
- Buyers who can forecast annual candidate volume in advance
- Programs that want anonymous referee responses
Not ideal for
- A global ATS rollout that needs a published connector list
- High volume hiring above 250 candidates a year without a custom quote
Key features
Text message references. Candidates enter their referees on a phone or computer, and requests go out by SMS.
Fast responses. The seller says 72 percent of references respond in under 24 hours, and clients ask for 5 references on average.
Anonymous answers. Referees can respond anonymously.
Volume pricing. Annual plans are sized by candidate count, from 25 to 250 a year.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 25 candidates | $350/yr | Plus $99 setup |
| 50 candidates | $600/yr | |
| 100 candidates | $1,000/yr | |
| 250 candidates | $2,000/yr | Custom above 250 |
SafeHiring Solutions publishes RefLynk corporate annual pricing by candidate volume: $350 for 25 candidates a year, $600 for 50, $1,000 for 100 and $2,000 for 250. Above 250 candidates the price is custom, and setup is $99. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 24 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is RefLynk expensive?
RefLynk starts at $350/yr. We list 9 reference checks tools in total. 1 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $70 a month.
- 6 quote-based
- 1 free tier
- 3 public price
Worked out automatically from every reference checks listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Published annual tiers by candidate volume, starting at $350
- SMS collection with a stated 72 percent response inside 24 hours
- Anonymous referee responses are a named option
Cons
- No ATS integration list is published
- Background screening is sold in the same workflow by SafeHiring
- The price table lives on the seller's site, not on reflynk.com
How RefLynk compares
See all RefLynk alternatives, with what each one does differently and a head to head for every pairing.
| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RefLynk (this tool) | – | $350/yr | – | – | |
 VITAY VITAY adds IP and device fraud checks and a public API, but its price is quoted. | – | Sales-quoted | – | ✓ | Compare |
 Xref Xref prices monthly by headcount from $70 and names ATS connectors RefLynk does not list. | – | $70/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
 RefNow RefNow sells credits, lists more than 65 integrations and offers a 14 day trial. | – | Sales-quoted | – | ✓ | Compare |
 CrossChq Crosschq is quote only, with fraud detection and quality of hire analytics, aimed at larger programs. | – | Sales-quoted | – | – | Compare |
VITAYSales-quoted API
VITAY adds IP and device fraud checks and a public API, but its price is quoted.
Xref$70/mo API
Xref prices monthly by headcount from $70 and names ATS connectors RefLynk does not list.
RefNowSales-quoted API
RefNow sells credits, lists more than 65 integrations and offers a 14 day trial.
CrossChqSales-quoted
Crosschq is quote only, with fraud detection and quality of hire analytics, aimed at larger programs.