RefAssured vs VITAY

RefAssured7.6Visit VITAY7.3Visit

Higher score RefAssured #5 in Reference Checking Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit RefAssured

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

• RefAssured fits best

  Staffing agencies needing fraud controls and lead features

• VITAY fits best

  Recruiting teams focused on analytics and branded reports

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Side by side

Feature	RefAssured 7.6/10 Visit ↗	VITAY 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.6	7.3
Ranking	#5 in Reference Checking Software	#7 in Reference Checking Software
Best for	Staffing agencies needing fraud controls and lead features	Recruiting teams focused on analytics and branded reports
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, 2FA	ISO 27001
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RefAssured 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	Collects references by SMS and email with automated reminders. Adds candidate and reference-giver fraud detection and ID.me verification. Packages scored feedback into reports with ATS write-back and lead generation.	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	Quote-based pricing depends on forecasted annual placement volume. Feature breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple reference checks. Email is the listed support channel.	Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation. Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements. Named integrations focus on Bullhorn, Erecruit, and Salesforce.
Our verdict	RefAssured is a cloud-based reference-checking and performance-intelligence platform for staffing agencies. It automates reference requests, reminders, mobile surveys, scoring and reporting, with outreach by SMS or email. Agencies can also… 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

• RefAssured — where it wins

  • Collects references by SMS and email with automated reminders.
  • Adds candidate and reference-giver fraud detection and ID.me verification.
  • Packages scored feedback into reports with ATS write-back and lead generation.

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing depends on forecasted annual placement volume.
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple reference checks.
  • Email is the listed support channel.

• 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.

• RefAssured7.6/10 · Pricing on request

  Automates reference collection, fraud checks, reporting and ATS write-back for staffing teams.

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• VITAY7.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

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