HiPeople vs RefAssured

HiPeople9.1Visit RefAssured8.4Visit

Higher score HiPeople #2 in Reference Check Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HiPeople

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RefAssured #7 in Reference Check Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit RefAssured

• HiPeople fits best

  Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows

• RefAssured fits best

  Agencies needing fraud controls and ATS write-back

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Side by side

Feature	HiPeople 9.1/10 Visit ↗	RefAssured 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Reference Check Software	#7 in Reference Check Software
Best for	Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows	Agencies needing fraud controls and ATS write-back
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations	30+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HiPeople 5/5 · RefAssured 5/5
Automated reminders	✓	✓
Custom questionnaires	✓	✓
ATS integrations	✓	✓
Reporting dashboard	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Reference channels	Mixed	Mixed
Our review
Pros	Dynamic follow-ups clarify unclear or contradictory referee answers Verification and fraud signals add scrutiny beyond basic reference collection 14 named ATS, HRIS, and workplace integrations plus REST API access	Automates SMS and email outreach, reminders, and deliverability tracking Combines scoring, reports, fraud detection, and ID.me verification Supports ATS write-back, REST API, webhooks, and multiple integrations
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan amounts The product is available on the web platform Broader workflows may depend on supported integrations or API work	Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation Its staffing-agency focus may not suit general-purpose hiring teams The broad feature set may exceed teams needing simple reference checks
Our verdict	HiPeople is a web-based recruiting platform for teams that want to automate professional reference checks. It collects referee details, sends invitations and follow-ups, supports scheduling, and turns responses into reference reports.… Read the review →	RefAssured is a cloud-based reference-checking and performance-intelligence platform designed for staffing agencies. It automates reference collection through SMS and email, sends reminders, tracks deliverability, and uses customizable… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HiPeople — where it wins

  • Dynamic follow-ups clarify unclear or contradictory referee answers
  • Verification and fraud signals add scrutiny beyond basic reference collection
  • 14 named ATS, HRIS, and workplace integrations plus REST API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan amounts
  • The product is available on the web platform
  • Broader workflows may depend on supported integrations or API work

• RefAssured — where it wins

  • Automates SMS and email outreach, reminders, and deliverability tracking
  • Combines scoring, reports, fraud detection, and ID.me verification
  • Supports ATS write-back, REST API, webhooks, and multiple integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Its staffing-agency focus may not suit general-purpose hiring teams
  • The broad feature set may exceed teams needing simple reference checks

• HiPeople9.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad reference workflow for enterprise hiring teams that need verification and fraud signals.

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• RefAssured8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A staffing-focused reference platform combining outreach, fraud controls, reporting, and ATS write-back.

  Visit RefAssuredFull verdict →