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# RefNow

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> Allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 468 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses RefNow?

HR Teams, Recruitment Agencies, Charities, Education, Banks, Startups

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 468 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: RefNow
- **Location**: London, UK
- **Founded**: 2017

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: £12.99
- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Pay as you go: £9.99 per candidate. Includes 5 references per candidate.

Custom plan: contact RefNow for custom pricing with optional add-ons and bespoke services

The Free Trial includes 5 candidate checks
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands and 11 more

## Features

- Alerts/Notifications
- Applicant Tracking
- Bulk Reference Request
- Email/Online
- Reference Checking
- Reference Request Automation
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Status Tracking
- Survey Builder
- Survey Library

## Integrations (56 total)

- AFAS Software
- Ashby
- Avature
- BITE
- BambooHR
- Breezy
- Bullhorn ATS & CRM
- CareerPlug
- Carerix
- Connexys Recruiting Software
- Cornerstone
- Eploy
- Factorial
- Flatchr
- Fountain

... and 41 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Reference Check Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31636/reference-check/software)

## Alternatives

1. [VidCruiter](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/127883/vidcruiter) — 4.6/5 (125 reviews)
2. [HiPeople](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/211940/hipeople) — 4.8/5 (1563 reviews)
3. [Zinc](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/179293/zinc) — 4.8/5 (220 reviews)
4. [Vitay](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/183558/vitay) — 4.9/5 (49 reviews)
5. [Discovered](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/139913/Discovered) — 4.6/5 (126 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Quick, easy and straight forward for Referees" — 4.0/5

> **Nigel** | *25 August 2024* | International Trade & Development | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: As a referee contacted by them, it was straight forward and easy to complete
> 
> **Cons**: Had I been an employer seeking information from a referee, I think I would want more specific information. I can see this current system weeding out totally unsuitable candidates but I'm not sure it would give me enough to make a firm decision on a candidate
> 
> Very positive - it was quick, easy and straight forward

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### "Satisfactory Service" — 5.0/5

> **Ifiokobong** | *20 December 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It makes verification very easy and less cumbersome.
> 
> **Cons**: I was difficult to find passport verification feature for other countries other than UK and Ireland
> 
> It was a great experience while using the app for the first time.

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### "Refnow magic" — 4.0/5

> **Tongai** | *15 November 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: User friendly design and short straight to the point. Highly recommended even good for beginners. Superb.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing at all this far, if they can reduce the number of referees needed. Though it’s good software as it is mobile user friendly.
> 
> Very good software, desktop, laptop and mobile devices user friendly. It runs smoothly without any hiccups.

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### "Average product" — 3.0/5

> **Jay** | *22 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I found the step by step process easy to use and the questions easy to understand
> 
> **Cons**: The justification for unemployment gaps is difficult to understand
> 
> It was okay, but I would not recommend this

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### "Current review" — 4.0/5

> **Holly** | *13 June 2025* | Fine Art | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Very easy to use and follow for someone who struggles with technology. Liked how simple the layout was.
> 
> **Cons**: Doesn’t save all of my inputted data for one of my references. Also had a slight bit of trouble when I wanted to go back to a previous page.
> 
> A very quick and positive experience, didn’t feel confused once. Extremely easy to navigate and type my information in.

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