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Referoo vs VerifyRef

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

Starting price

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

VerifyRef

$33/5 credits Free trial

Reference checking for HR teams and recruitment agencies that hire in bursts: you buy credits instead of a subscription, and each credit sends a structured email questionnaire to up to five referees and returns an AI sentiment report. Packs start at $33 for 5 credits, credits never expire and 3 are free to start.

Where VerifyRef fits

  • Small HR teams and agencies that only check references a few times a month
  • Recruiters who want reference checks and one-way video screens on one bill
  • Teams building AI agents that need to run reference checks over MCP
  • Health, aged care and other regulated hiring that needs written, consented references

At a glance

DetailReferooVerifyRef
Starting priceSales-quoted$33/5 credits
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underReference checks, Background checkReference checks, Interviewing
Capterra4.7 from 15 reviewsNot enough 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

VerifyRef

Stands out: No monthly fee at all, which is rare in reference checking, and one credit wallet also pays for one-way video interviews and employee surveys. It is one of the few reference check tools with a hosted MCP server, so an AI agent can rank candidates from the free talent pool and launch a check without a person clicking through.

Watch out: Checks run by email only, with no phone or SMS referee option. There are no one-click ATS connectors yet: Bullhorn, Zoho Recruit, SAP and others are wired up through the REST API, webhooks or Zapier, and a no-code sync is still on a waitlist. It is a young Australian product with no Capterra rating yet.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need phone or text message reference checks
  • Buyers who want a native, no-code ATS integration today

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

VerifyRef

  • No subscription; credits never expire and 3 are free to start
  • Hosted MCP server and REST API with a sandbox mode
  • Reference checks, video interviews and surveys from one credit wallet
  • Email only, no phone or SMS reference checks
  • No native ATS connectors yet; integrations need the API or Zapier
  • Young product with no Capterra rating yet

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 4 Nov 2026

VerifyRef

$33/5 credits

Pay as you go with credits that never expire, shared across reference checks, video interviews and surveys. 5 credits cost $33 ($6.60 each), 20 credits $119 ($5.95 each), 50 credits $265 ($5.30 each) and 100 credits $465 ($4.65 each). One credit covers one reference check with up to 5 referees, or one video interview; surveys and exit interviews use 1 credit per 2 recipients. The talent pool is free. New accounts get 3 free credits with no card. Custom pricing above 100 credits a month. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try Referoo or VerifyRef for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Referoo offers a 14 day free trial. VerifyRef offers a free trial.
Does Referoo or VerifyRef have an MCP server?
VerifyRef ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?