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Head-to-head · Reference Check Software

HiPeople vs Xref Reference Checking

  • 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
Xref Reference Checking #3 in Reference Check Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Xref

HiPeople leads on 0 checks, Xref Reference Checking 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

HiPeople scores higher on our rubric for reference check software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On reference channels, HiPeople gives you Mixed where Xref Reference Checking offers Email.

HiPeople is the better fit for enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows. Xref Reference Checking is the better fit for mature teams needing analytics and multilingual workflows.

  • HiPeople fits best

    Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows

  • Xref Reference Checking fits best

    Mature teams needing analytics and multilingual workflows

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Side by side

Feature HiPeople 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Xref Reference Checking 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Reference Check Software #3 in Reference Check Software
Best for Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows Mature teams needing analytics and multilingual workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $70/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 30+ integrations 35+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HiPeople 5/5 · Xref Reference Checking 5/5
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Custom questionnaires ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Reporting dashboard ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Reference channels Mixed Email
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
  • Automated requests, reminders, alerts, and bulk reference surveys
  • Graphs, analytics, sentiment indicators, and suspicious-activity alerts
  • Multilingual workflows, API access, and extensive ATS 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
  • No ongoing $0 plan; paid access starts at $70 per month annually
  • Custom questions and report tracking begin with the Plus tier
  • Integrations Support is reserved for the Premium tier
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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Xref Reference Checking is a cloud-based platform for HR, recruitment, and talent acquisition teams. It supports reference survey templates and custom questionnaires, automated requests, email reminders, candidate and referee surveys, and…

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  1. HiPeopleReference Check Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Xref Reference CheckingReference Check Software 8.8Paid

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

  • Xref Reference Checking — where it wins

    • Automated requests, reminders, alerts, and bulk reference surveys
    • Graphs, analytics, sentiment indicators, and suspicious-activity alerts
    • Multilingual workflows, API access, and extensive ATS integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing $0 plan; paid access starts at $70 per month annually
    • Custom questions and report tracking begin with the Plus tier
    • Integrations Support is reserved for the Premium tier
  • HiPeople9.1/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Xref Reference Checking8.8/10 · Paid

    A capable reference-checking platform for mature teams that need analytics and ATS connectivity.

    Visit XrefFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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