Head to head

Referoo vs RefNow

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

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

RefNow

Sales-quoted 14 day free trial

RefNow collects employment references by automation and sells them as credits. One credit covers up to 10 references for a single candidate. The vendor does not publish a credit price.

Where RefNow fits

  • HR teams that want reminders, question profiles, and a delivery log on each reference
  • UK and multi country employers that need referees outside one office
  • Staffing teams that already use Bullhorn, Ashby, or BambooHR
  • Buyers who want a 14 day trial before a credit subscription

At a glance

DetailReferooRefNow
Starting priceSales-quotedSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trial14 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underReference checks, Background checkReference checks, Background check
Capterra4.7 from 15 reviews4.7 from 472 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

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

Pros and cons

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

RefNow

  • One credit can collect up to 10 references on the same candidate
  • Fraud detection and an audit trail are part of RefNow Reference
  • The integrations page lists more than 65 connections, including Bullhorn and ADP Workforce Now
  • No numeric credit price is published on the pricing page
  • ID and DBS checks pull the product toward UK screening, not references alone
  • AI CV screening is described as upcoming, not a live reference feature

What each one costs

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

RefNow

Sales-quoted

RefNow sells references as credits. One credit collects up to 10 references from a single candidate. The pricing page lists reference, digital ID, and DBS products and tells buyers to book a demo. Bulk discounts and subscriptions are offered. No public credit rate is shown. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 24 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Referoo or RefNow for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Referoo offers a 14 day free trial. RefNow 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?