G2 Vendor Directory

Xref vs. Refapp

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricXref

by Xref

Refapp

by Talentwise AB

Overall rating4.65.0
Review count50418
Ease of use9.49.8
Ease of setup9.39.7
Quality of support9.49.6
Meets requirements9.49.8
NPS76.861167100
Small Business9.0%18.8%
Mid-Market46.1%37.5%
Enterprise44.9%43.8%
Total page views478114
Total LLM citations1,687212

Xref

Simplify your talent journey and make confident, people-focused decisions with Xref. Xref is a best-in-class, global solution that services HR professionals across all industries. Since 2010, Xref has been trusted by businesses all over the world to empower great people decisions. Our vision is to bring data-informed feedback to the talent lifecycle. Catering for the niche needs of the HR industry, Xref automates reference, pulse and exit surveys, for data-driven, actionable insights.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Speed
  • Time-saving
  • Reference Checks
  • Customer Support
  • Simple

Refapp

Digital Reference Checks You Can Trust Manual reference checks are slow, inconsistent, and hard to compare. Refapp turns reference checking into an automated, structured, and candidate-friendly process — without compromising quality. Key features: Science-based questionnaires Research-backed questions designed to predict job performance Automated, integrated workflow Structured data delivered directly into your recruitment process Clear reports & benchmarking Compare candidates objectively and make faster decisions Fraud detection & verification Ensure reference authenticity and reduce

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Ease of Use
  • Implementation Ease
  • Reference Checks
  • Customer Support