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RefNow vs Xref

Updated December 17, 2025

RefNow vs Xref: Which is best for you?

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Top Rated
  Features
Third-Party Integrations
4.83
Feedback Management
4.78
Reference Checking
4.73
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Mobile Access
4.75
Reference Request Automation
4.68
Compliance Management
4.55
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Pros / Cons
  • While RefNow is efficient, it could benefit from more customization options and a smoother user interface to enhance the overall experience
  • 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
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  • I've used Xref for completing reference checks, the service is quick, and easy to set up. and ensures that good quality, reliable references are received!
  • The only thing we do not like is that there is no option to combine the references into a single PDF when they are complete and you export them - it is annoying to have to rename 3 individual files.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5
4.7/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
4.5/ 5
Customer Support
4.6/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5
4.6/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
N/A
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad