Head to head

Refapp vs Referoo

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

Refapp

Sales-quoted

Refapp is digital reference checking from Talentwise AB. The vendor says organizations in more than 30 countries run over 1 million reference checks a year on the platform. Pricing is a quote.

Where Refapp fits

Staffing firms and employers that want templated, scored references
Teams on Teamtailor, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, or iCIMS
Nordic and multi country hiring programs
Buyers who want references stored for several years

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

Detail	Refapp	Referoo
Starting price	Sales-quoted	Sales-quoted
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Not on record	14 day free trial
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	Reference checks	Reference checks, Background check
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.7 from 15 reviews

Where they pull apart

Refapp

Stands out: Question templates are described as science based, and the ROI page estimates about 1 minute of recruiter time per reference, with storage for 7 years.

Watch out: There is no public price, and the Swedish site also markets background checks, so confirm the quote covers references only.

Not the right fit for

A buyer who needs a published US price before a demo
A program that wants reference fraud analytics as the main feature

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

Refapp

Named ATS partners include Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Ashby, and Teamtailor
Volume claim of more than 1 million reference checks a year
Question templates are positioned as science based rather than a blank form

No public price; pricing is per use and fitted to volume
No published trial
Background checks appear on the Swedish site, which can blur the package

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

Refapp

Sales-quoted

Refapp does not publish a price. Buyers book a demo. The Swedish FAQ says customers pay per use, with the price fitted to volume. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 24 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 Refapp or Referoo for free?

Neither 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 24 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?