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Head-to-head · Reference Check Software

HiPeople vs RefChecker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score HiPeople #2 in Reference Check Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HiPeople
RefChecker #6 in Reference Check Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit RefChecker

HiPeople leads on 0 checks, RefChecker on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHiPeople · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresHiPeople · 5 of 5

HiPeople scores higher on our rubric for reference check software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

HiPeople is the better fit for enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows. RefChecker is the better fit for teams wanting low-cost AI voice reference checks.

  • HiPeople fits best

    Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows

  • RefChecker fits best

    Teams wanting low-cost AI voice reference checks

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Side by side

Feature HiPeople 9.1/10 Visit ↗ RefChecker 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Reference Check Software #6 in Reference Check Software
Best for Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows Teams wanting low-cost AI voice reference checks
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $3.25/unit usage-based
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 30+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HiPeople 5/5 · RefChecker 4/5
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Custom questionnaires ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • AI voice, chat, and form channels support different referee preferences.
  • Transcripts, recordings, scores, summaries, and structured reports are included.
  • Automated reminders and ATS, Zapier, OAuth, and webhook integrations reduce admin work.
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
  • There is no free plan.
  • The listed plan includes up to 2 referees per candidate.
  • Only one listed plan is available for teams seeking tiered packaging.
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.…

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RefChecker is reference-checking software for recruitment and HR teams, property managers, volunteer organisations, and trades businesses. It contacts referees through AI voice calls, guided chat, or forms, then produces transcripts, audio…

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  1. HiPeopleReference Check Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. RefCheckerReference Check Software 8.5Paid

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

  • RefChecker — where it wins

    • AI voice, chat, and form channels support different referee preferences.
    • Transcripts, recordings, scores, summaries, and structured reports are included.
    • Automated reminders and ATS, Zapier, OAuth, and webhook integrations reduce admin work.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The listed plan includes up to 2 referees per candidate.
    • Only one listed plan is available for teams seeking tiered packaging.
  • HiPeople9.1/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit HiPeopleFull verdict →
  • RefChecker8.5/10 · Paid

    A pay-per-candidate reference checker with AI calls, structured reports, and ATS integrations.

    Visit RefCheckerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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