Refapp vs VITAY

Refapp7.7Visit VITAY7.3Visit

Higher score Refapp #4 in Reference Checking Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Refapp

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VITAY #7 in Reference Checking Software 7.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit VITAY

• Refapp fits best

  Recruiters needing mature workflows and ATS coverage

• VITAY fits best

  Recruiting teams focused on analytics and branded reports

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Side by side

Feature	Refapp 7.7/10 Visit ↗	VITAY 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.3
Ranking	#4 in Reference Checking Software	#7 in Reference Checking Software
Best for	Recruiters needing mature workflows and ATS coverage	Recruiting teams focused on analytics and branded reports
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 14-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001
Integrations	20+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Refapp 1/4 · VITAY 1/4
Automated requests	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Candidate consent	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
ATS integrations	✓	✓
Report export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Reference formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automated email and SMS invitations with reminders Structured reports include benchmarking and risk indicators Connects with a range of applicant tracking systems	Automated email and SMS reminders improve response follow-up. Fraud detection uses IP and device signals across multiple checks. PDF/Excel reports include client branding and turnaround analytics.
Cons	Pricing is usage-based and requires a sales quote No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial Cloud-based access is listed for web only	Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation. Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements. Named integrations focus on Bullhorn, Erecruit, and Salesforce.
Our verdict	Refapp is a cloud-based reference-checking platform for recruiters, staffing firms, public-sector organizations, and enterprise hiring teams. Checks can be launched in Refapp or through an applicant tracking system, with responses… Read the review →	VITAY is reference-checking software for recruiters, staffing agencies, employers, and HR teams. It sends reference requests by email and SMS, supports customizable question sets, and automatically reminds late respondents. References can… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Refapp — where it wins

  • Automated email and SMS invitations with reminders
  • Structured reports include benchmarking and risk indicators
  • Connects with a range of applicant tracking systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is usage-based and requires a sales quote
  • No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
  • Cloud-based access is listed for web only

• VITAY — where it wins

  • Automated email and SMS reminders improve response follow-up.
  • Fraud detection uses IP and device signals across multiple checks.
  • PDF/Excel reports include client branding and turnaround analytics.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation.
  • Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements.
  • Named integrations focus on Bullhorn, Erecruit, and Salesforce.

• Refapp7.7/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  Automates reference collection and reporting, with calls, fraud checks, and ATS connections.

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• VITAY7.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A branded, analytics-focused reference workflow with ATS sync and fraud signals.

  Visit VITAYFull verdict →