Top Brands · 2026

Top Reference Checking software

The leading Reference Checking vendors in HR technology — ranked from 22 companies we track in this category. Ordering is editorial and free; placement cannot be purchased.

1. 1ICIMSEnterprise cloud talent-acquisition platform: ATS, recruiting CRM, onboarding and video/text recruiting software.66
2. 2HarverScience-backed talent-assessment platform for pre-employment testing and volume hiring decisions.58
3. 3Brilliant AIHiring-intelligence platform (formerly Crosschq) combining reference checks, candidate screening/assessments and Quality-of-Hire analytics.51
4. 4VeremarkBackground-screening and pre-employment verification platform for employers, integrated with major HR and ATS systems.46
5. 5ZincZinc is a UK-based provider of automated reference-checking and background-checking software for hiring.46
6. 6CheckmateAutomated reference-checking and pre-employment background screening software for hiring teams.42
7. 7XrefHR technology platform for automated reference checking and employee feedback surveys.39
8. 8Backy CheckBacky Check is an Australian employment-screening platform combining police, right-to-work, identity, credit, reference, child-safety, and psychometric checks in one employer portal.35
9. 9CertnCertn is a background screening provider offering criminal, identity, employment, and reference checks for hiring.32
10. 10HiPeopleListed in DHRMap for Background Checking, Reference Checking.32
11. 11ReferooListed in DHRMap for Reference Checking.32
12. 12RefLynkListed in DHRMap for Reference Checking.32
13. 13HR AvatarListed in DHRMap for Reference Checking.28
14. 14JointlListed in DHRMap for Reference Checking.28
15. 15RefNowListed in DHRMap for Reference Checking.28
16. 16VidCruiterRecruiting software providing pre-recorded and live video interviewing, interview scheduling and structured interview workflows.27
17. 17RefAssuredAutomated reference-checking platform for the staffing industry that turns references into structured talent-performance data.24
18. 18KarmaCheckAI-driven, tech-first background check and credentialing platform delivering faster candidate screening for staffing and healthcare.20
19. 19eeCheckSingapore-based employment screening firm providing background and pre-employment checks across Asia and globally.17
20. 20Vetting.comVETTING.com is a cloud background-screening platform for identity, criminal-record, employment, qualification, right-to-work, sanctions, and compliance checks.17
21. 21Ref HubListed in DHRMap for Reference Checking.13
22. 22RefappRefapp is a Swedish platform for digital reference checks, background checks and criminal-record extracts in recruitment.7