Referoo
Reference checks by email, phone, or SMS, with a 14 day trial
Quote-based pricing 14-day free trial
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Bottom line
Referoo sells reference checks by email, phone or SMS, and offers a 14 day reference checking trial. Referoo Hub, launched in late 2024, adds ID and background checks around that core. Pricing is quoted.
Stands out for: The trial includes IP tracking to spot fraud and LinkedIn verification of referees. The vendor says high volume teams can finish the reference stage in under 24 hours.
Watch out for: There is no public price. Hub unlimited references sit next to per check background fees, so the quote depends on which checks you turn on.
Overview
Referoo started as online reference checking and still sells Referoo Essential for references, custom questionnaires, fraud detection, and reminders. Referees can be reached by call, email, or SMS.
Referoo Hub, announced in late 2024, puts references, ID verification, right to work, and background checks in one candidate flow. Primary coverage named by the vendor is Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, with international referees contacted as part of a standard check. Pricing is by demo and statement of work. A 14 day reference checking trial is offered.
Who it's for
Best for
- Employers in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK that want referees abroad included
- Recruiters who want call, email, or SMS outreach in one request
- Teams on JobAdder, Bullhorn, Workday, or Lever
- Buyers who will use a 14 day trial before a subscription
Not ideal for
- A US team that wants a self serve card price in dollars
- A buyer who only needs a criminal history report
Key features
Three referee channels. Referees are reached by call, email or SMS in one request.
Fraud checks. IP tracking and LinkedIn verification of referees are included, even on the trial.
Referoo Hub. References, ID verification, right to work and background checks in one candidate flow.
ATS connections. JobAdder, Bullhorn, Workday, Lever, SmartRecruiters and more.
Pricing
Referoo does not publish plan prices. Essential covers reference checks, and Referoo Hub adds ID and background checks with a per check fee on background checks. Buyers submit a form for a quote, and a 14 day reference checking trial is offered. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 24 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Referoo expensive?
Referoo does not publish a price. It is one of 6 quote-based tools among the 9 reference checks tools in our directory. 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
- 14 day reference checking trial with IP tracking and LinkedIn referee checks
- Email, phone, and SMS are all referee channels
- Named ATS and HR connections include JobAdder, Bullhorn, Workday, and Lever
Cons
- No public rate card
- Hub pricing mixes unlimited references with per check background fees
- No public API documentation
Integrations
JobAdder Bullhorn Workday SAP SuccessFactors SmartRecruiters Lever Salesforce Cornerstone
How Referoo compares
See all Referoo alternatives, with what each one does differently and a head to head for every pairing.
| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referoo (this tool) | – | Sales-quoted | – | – | |
 Xref Xref publishes USD plans from $70 a month, where Referoo's pricing is quoted. | – | $70/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
 RefNow RefNow sells credits covering up to 10 referees per candidate and also has a 14 day trial. | – | Sales-quoted | – | ✓ | Compare |
 VITAY VITAY documents a public API, which Referoo does not publish. | – | Sales-quoted | – | ✓ | Compare |
 HiPeople HiPeople has a permanent free plan and published paid plans from $70 a month. | ✓ | $70/mo | – | – | Compare |
Xref$70/mo API
Xref publishes USD plans from $70 a month, where Referoo's pricing is quoted.
RefNowSales-quoted API
RefNow sells credits covering up to 10 referees per candidate and also has a 14 day trial.
VITAYSales-quoted API
VITAY documents a public API, which Referoo does not publish.
HiPeople$70/mo Free tier
HiPeople has a permanent free plan and published paid plans from $70 a month.