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description: Compare Xref vs RefNow. Learn more about each of the software’s price, features, and helpful software reviews for Canadian business users.
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# Compare Xref vs RefNow

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> Detailed comparison between Xref and RefNow. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Xref | RefNow |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 95 | 468 |
| **Starting Price** | - | £12.99 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Xref

Xref is used in 195 countries around the world to support HR and talent acquisition teams from a vast array of industries to gather feedback and insights to recruit, retain and remember talent.

### RefNow

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

## Key features

### Xref

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Background Screening
- Bulk Reference Request
- Candidate Scoring
- Compliance Management
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Email Reminders
- Email/Online
- Feedback Management
- Mobile Access
- Recruitment Management
- Reference Request Automation
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Status Tracking
- Survey Builder
- Survey Library

### RefNow

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Background Screening
- Bulk Reference Request
- Candidate Scoring
- Compliance Management
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Email Reminders
- Email/Online
- Feedback Management
- Mobile Access
- Recruitment Management
- Reference Request Automation
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Status Tracking
- Survey Builder
- Survey Library

## Links

- [View Xref Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/157672/xref)
- [View RefNow Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/190447/refnow)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/157672/190447/xref/vs/refnow)

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