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Head-to-head · Reference Checking Software

Referoo vs Checkmate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Referoo #1 in Reference Checking Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Referoo
Checkmate #2 in Reference Checking Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Checkmate

Referoo leads on 0 checks, Checkmate on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreReferoo · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Referoo
  • Most featuresCheckmate · 4 of 4

Referoo scores higher on our rubric for reference checking software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Referoo is the better fit for teams connecting reference checks to HR and ATS systems. Checkmate is the better fit for enterprise teams needing controlled reference checks.

  • Referoo fits best

    Teams connecting reference checks to HR and ATS systems

  • Checkmate fits best

    Enterprise teams needing controlled reference checks

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Side by side

Feature Referoo 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Checkmate 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #1 in Reference Checking Software #2 in Reference Checking Software
Best for Teams connecting reference checks to HR and ATS systems Enterprise teams needing controlled reference checks
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, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 40+ integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Referoo 1/4 · Checkmate 4/4
Automated requests Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Candidate consent Not checked yet ✓ (best)
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Report export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Reference formats Not checked yet Survey
Our review
Pros
  • Collects references by email, SMS, or phone with automated reminders
  • Offers custom questionnaires, reporting, fraud detection, and IP tracking
  • Connects to 40 integrations and provides an OAuth 2.0 API
  • Adaptive follow-up questions and AI-assisted question generation
  • Fraud checks, candidate consent and automated referee reminders
  • ATS/HRIS integrations, API access and consolidated reports
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • A 14-day trial is the only stated trial option
  • Prospective customers must contact sales for pricing
  • Pricing requires contacting sales; published pay-as-you-go rates have no numeric prices
  • Reference responses use surveys rather than multiple reference formats
  • Teams seeking a lightweight, standalone workflow may not need its broader controls
Our verdict

Referoo gives HR teams, recruiters, and talent acquisition teams an online way to collect and review employment references. Candidates can nominate referees, who can respond through email, SMS, or phone workflows. Automated email and SMS…

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Checkmate is a cloud platform for reference checking and pre-employment screening, aimed at HR, talent-acquisition and compliance teams. Its reference workflow centers on customizable online questionnaires, with AI assistance for…

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  1. ReferooReference Checking Software 8.9Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. CheckmateReference Checking Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Referoo — where it wins

    • Collects references by email, SMS, or phone with automated reminders
    • Offers custom questionnaires, reporting, fraud detection, and IP tracking
    • Connects to 40 integrations and provides an OAuth 2.0 API

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • A 14-day trial is the only stated trial option
    • Prospective customers must contact sales for pricing

  • Checkmate — where it wins

    • Adaptive follow-up questions and AI-assisted question generation
    • Fraud checks, candidate consent and automated referee reminders
    • ATS/HRIS integrations, API access and consolidated reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales; published pay-as-you-go rates have no numeric prices
    • Reference responses use surveys rather than multiple reference formats
    • Teams seeking a lightweight, standalone workflow may not need its broader controls
  • Referoo8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    Reference collection, reminders, fraud detection, and ATS connectivity for hiring teams.

    Visit ReferooFull verdict →
  • Checkmate8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable reference-check platform with adaptive questions, fraud checks and ATS integrations.

    Visit CheckmateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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