--- description: Learn more about RefNow pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RefNow Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Reference Check Software](/directory/31636/reference-check/software) > [RefNow](/software/190447/refnow) # RefNow Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/190447/refnow Page: 1 / 20\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/190447/refnow?page=2) > Allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 469 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RefNow? HR Teams, Recruitment Agencies, Charities, Education, Banks, Startups ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 469 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 Software - 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 Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Reference Check Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31636/reference-check/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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BG 6/7/2025" — 5.0/5 > **Brett** | *June 8, 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Super easy to navigate the website. I was able to get all my references in, and they include an other section in the event that their options don't accurately describe your reference. > > **Cons**: It did stop me at some points but that was usually only when I entered something wrong or not in the correct format. > > It was good\! It was mostly easy to navigate and when I did enter an email wrong it understood and let me know. Overall great website. ----- ### "Efficient Reference Management with Room for Improvement" — 3.0/5 > **Chidinma Marylene** | *January 27, 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What i like most is that, its easy to fill in referee details. > > **Cons**: The facts that i cant delete the referee that i dont need anymore . > > RefNow is an Ease of Use platform which simplifies the process of collecting references, saving time for both candidates and employers.but difficulty in deleting referees, as i have experienced. However, these issues are often resolved with support or guidance from the platform ----- ### "Top notch and incredibly" — 5.0/5 > **Odinaka** | *May 26, 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Amazing I like it as I was filling the form so easy and perfect although sometimes it was frustrating but manageable hahaha > > **Cons**: Easy filling up a form and the directions was 10/10 and feedback when someone responded to the reference that’s was so amazing > > Easy amazing and beautiful and lovely I haven’t used this app before but it was my first experience and I loved it ----- ### "Thumbs up guys" — 5.0/5 > **Moradeyo Afolabi** | *June 3, 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pop messages which indicate if there is an error or not. This aids in filling out the form without error > > **Cons**: Nothing that I can think of for now. RefNow is very straight forward and assist applicant in filling out accurately > > Satisfactory as it is very simple to fill and straight forward. You can hardly make any mistakes while filling out the form ----- Page: 1 / 20\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/190447/refnow?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/190447/refnow) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data