Head to head

HiPeople vs Referoo

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

HiPeople

$70/mo Free tier

HiPeople automates reference checks, skills surveys, and AI hiring workflows. A permanent Free plan covers one candidate. Paid Grow starts at $70/month with unlimited candidates, references, and users.

Where HiPeople fits

  • TA teams replacing manual reference calls with 24-hour surveys
  • Startups that will live on Free for a single candidate, then Grow at $70/mo
  • Mid-market desks that need ATS sync and 360 references on Scale
  • Employers that want fraud detection on references before an offer

Referoo

Sales-quoted 14 day free trial

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.

Where Referoo fits

  • 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

At a glance

DetailHiPeopleReferoo
Starting price$70/moSales-quoted
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialNot on record14 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underAssessments, Background check, Reference checksReference checks, Background check
Capterra4.8 from 1,563 reviews4.7 from 15 reviews

Where they pull apart

HiPeople

Stands out: Grow at $70/month adds fraud detection, PDF exports, and branded surveys on top of 50-plus templates. Scale at $98/month adds ATS integrations, 360-degree references, title verification, and a talent pool.

Watch out: HiPeople does not keep a self-serve pricing page. The live figures sit on a vendor compare page. Enterprise (API, CSM, SOC 2 Type II report, SLAs) is quoted. The homepage now leads with AI recruiting agents as well as reference checks.

Not the right fit for

  • Companies that only need a criminal background check, not a reference survey
  • Buyers who want one self-serve pricing page rather than figures on a compare page

Referoo

Stands out: 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: 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.

Not the right fit for

  • A US team that wants a self serve card price in dollars
  • A buyer who only needs a criminal history report

Pros and cons

HiPeople

  • Permanent Free plan for one candidate, then Grow at $70/mo
  • Capterra 4.8 from 1,563 reviews on the matching HiPeople listing
  • Fraud detection and 50-plus reference templates on paid plans
  • Plan figures live on a compare page rather than a pricing page
  • ATS connectors start on Scale at $98/mo, not Grow
  • API, CSM, and SOC 2 report wait for Enterprise quote

Referoo

  • 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
  • No public rate card
  • Hub pricing mixes unlimited references with per check background fees
  • No public API documentation

What each one costs

HiPeople

$70/mo

Free covers one candidate, 50-plus templates, AI surveys, and custom questions. Grow is $70 per month with unlimited candidates, references, and users, plus fraud detection, PDF exports, and branded surveys. Scale is $98 per month and adds ATS integrations, talent pool, title verification, 360 references, and onboarding insights. Enterprise (API, CSM, SOC 2 Type II, SLAs) is quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Referoo

Sales-quoted

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

Common questions

Can you try HiPeople or Referoo for free?
HiPeople carries a free tier on our listing. Referoo offers a 14 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?