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
RefNow
Stands out: The vendor says 88 percent of references are completed by automation alone, with a typical turnaround of 36 hours, and that the platform flagged more than 1,000 suspicious references in a single month.
Watch out: Digital ID and DBS checks are sold next to references, and the credit price is quoted rather than listed. The company is based in the UK.
Not the right fit for
- A team that needs a published per check price before talking to sales
- A US buyer who wants a criminal background package as the main product