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Xref - Reference Check Software

Xref Reviews in June 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Xref Reviews & Ratings

4.6

Excellent

Based on 598 ratings & 340 reviews

Rating Distribution

Excellent

(266)

Very Good

(64)

Good

(10)

Poor

(0)

Terible

(0)

Spotsaas Editor’s POV

As an expert familiar with Xref, it’s evident that the platform offers significant advantages for users in streamlining reference checks. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface, time-saving automation, and seamless integration with applicant tracking systems. The ability to customize questions and receive detailed feedback from referees adds a valuable ...Read more

Xref pros and cons

  • Easily integrates with applicant tracking systems, streamlining the reference check process and reducing manual effort.

  • User-friendly interface for both administrators and candidates, enhancing efficiency and user experience.

  • Automated reminders and prompts for candidates and referees, ensuring timely completion of reference checks.

  • Customizable questionnaires for tailored reference checks, catering to organizational requirements.

  • Lack of flexibility in editing or creating questionnaires, limiting customization options.

  • Price may be considered expensive compared to similar systems.

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Showing 231-240 out of 340

KA

K A

08/18/20

5 out of 5

"Convenient, fast and easy"

What do you like best about Xref? Automated process, convenient for referees who are time poor What do you dislike about Xref? Nothing! I cant see any improvements to the existing offerings Recommendations to others considering Xref: If you are looking to verify a number of candidates this is extremely useful. if you are time poor or are needing a quick turn around time then this is also a great tool to use. It allows candidates to select more than one referee so you can get a strong ...

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James S

08/18/20

4 out of 5

"Great Referencing Tool"

What do you like best about Xref? Ease of Use - saves me a lot of valuable time What do you dislike about Xref? references are supplied by the candidate so they are never going to give referees that will not talk highly of them so is it a really good representation? Recommendations to others considering Xref: Great referencing tool and makes it very easy to obtain references and it is also user friendly What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you? benefits is mainly time - ...

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UI

User in Computer Software

08/18/20

4 out of 5

"Great, easy to use Platform"

What do you like best? I love that gathering references is made easy by the online platform. Xref saves me time so I don't have to call each candidate. I like that I can share the results with hiring managers and the emails I receive when the references are completed. What do you dislike? I have received feedback that the survey is redundant and too long but I think we have the ability to change that. Recommendations to others considering the product: Great, easy to use. I've recommended ...

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AU

Anonymous User

08/18/20

5 out of 5

"Simple and effective way to complete reference checks."

What do you like best about Xref? Xref enable and automates a sometimes tedious process for a recruiter. Xref saves time and simple and intuitive to use for the recruiter, candidate and referee. What do you dislike about Xref? 2 factor authentication is cumbersome, if we could find a way to enable the verification to be somehow more permanent, so it is a single sign on type model. Recommendations to others considering Xref: Brilliant tool, simple and effective. Huge time saver. What ...

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AI

Administrator in Consumer Goods

08/18/20

5 out of 5

"Simple and effective way to complete reference checks."

What do you like best? Xref enable and automates a sometimes tedious process for a recruiter. Xref saves time and simple and intuitive to use for the recruiter, candidate and referee. What do you dislike? 2 factor authentication is cumbersome, if we could find a way to enable the verification to be somehow more permanent, so it is a single sign on type model. Recommendations to others considering the product: Brilliant tool, simple and effective. Huge time saver. What problems are you ...

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Claudia F

08/17/20

4.5 out of 5

"Helps with getting references from employers."

What do you like best about Xref? I like the time as well as interest to information that I get when making use of XRef. It is like a regular, you forget about the item and understand a great deal of what I do, i.e. ask questions and fully grasp the past and abilities of the applicants that our business wants to hire. The hotline staff answered my questions really easily and we've implemented numerous roles which have more enhanced the product. What do you dislike about Xref? It's no big ...

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AI

Administrator in Non-Profit Organization Management

08/13/20

4.5 out of 5

"Easy to use!"

What do you like best? The best thing is that it saves time and is efficient What do you dislike? Template are a little difficult to develop Recommendations to others considering the product: Ease of use, Time saver What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Defintely saving on time, no more calling leaving messages and trying to get a hold of referees

AU

Anonymous User

08/13/20

4.5 out of 5

"Easy to use!"

What do you like best about Xref? The best thing is that it saves time and is efficient What do you dislike about Xref? Template are a little difficult to develop Recommendations to others considering Xref: Ease of use, Time saver What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you? Defintely saving on time, no more calling leaving messages and trying to get a hold of referees

AI

Administrator in Hospital & Health Care

08/11/20

5 out of 5

"User-friendly system and great customer service"

What do you like best? I like how easy it is to navigate, how quick the customer service team is to respond to any questions, how it generates reports for any flagged references, that is sends reminders to candidates What do you dislike? the downsides of using xref are that sometimes referees don't take the time to complete the surveys, not fault of xref's though What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? No longer playing phone tag with referees, don't ...

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AU

Anonymous User

08/11/20

5 out of 5

"User-friendly system and great customer service"

What do you like best about Xref? I like how easy it is to navigate, how quick the customer service team is to respond to any questions, how it generates reports for any flagged references, that is sends reminders to candidates What do you dislike about Xref? the downsides of using xref are that sometimes referees don't take the time to complete the surveys, not fault of xref's though What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you? No longer playing phone tag with referees, ...

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