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Head-to-head · Reference Check Software

Xref Reference Checking vs HiPeople

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Xref Reference Checking #2 in Reference Check Software 8.3/10 From $70/mo (annual) ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Xref
HiPeople #3 in Reference Check Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HiPeople

Xref Reference Checking leads on 0 checks, HiPeople 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 scoreXref Reference Checking · 8.3/10

Xref Reference Checking scores higher on our rubric for reference check software: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

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

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

  • Xref Reference Checking fits best

    Mature teams needing analytics and multilingual workflows

  • HiPeople fits best

    Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows

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Side by side

Feature Xref Reference Checking 8.3/10 Visit ↗ HiPeople 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.2
Ranking #2 in Reference Check Software #3 in Reference Check Software
Best for Mature teams needing analytics and multilingual workflows Enterprise teams needing advanced reference workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $70/mo Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 35+ integrations 30+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Xref Reference Checking 5/5 · HiPeople 5/5
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Custom questionnaires ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Reporting dashboard ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Reference channels Email Mixed
Our review
Pros
  • Automated requests, reminders, alerts, and bulk reference surveys
  • Graphs, analytics, sentiment indicators, and suspicious-activity alerts
  • Multilingual workflows, API access, and extensive ATS integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
Our verdict

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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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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  1. Xref Reference CheckingReference Check Software 8.3From $70/mo (annual)
  2. HiPeopleReference Check Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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 Checking8.3/10 · From $70/mo (annual)

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

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  • HiPeople8.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit HiPeopleFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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