Name: The Reference Checker
Price: 40 GBP

The Reference Checker is ranked #22 of 32 in reference check software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at £32/mo.

The Reference Checker plans and pricing

All plans

Single Users (monthly) £40/mo Per User Per Month Automated reference requests · Email and SMS reminders · Customisable email templates and reference questions · Anti-fraud algorithm · Free setup · Online support thereferencechecker.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro Pack (monthly) £190/mo Per Month 5 users · Automated reference requests · Email and SMS reminders · Customisable email templates and reference questions · Anti-fraud algorithm · Free setup · Online support thereferencechecker.com · 4 Oct 2026

Single Users (annual) £384/yr Per Annum Per user · Automated reference requests · Email and SMS reminders · Customisable email templates and reference questions · Anti-fraud algorithm · Free setup · Online support thereferencechecker.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro Pack (annual) £2,280/yr Per Annum 5 users · Automated reference requests · Email and SMS reminders · Customisable email templates and reference questions · Anti-fraud algorithm · Free setup · Online support thereferencechecker.com · 4 Oct 2026

Enterprise (annual) Not published Let’s talk... More than 5 users · Automated reference requests · Email and SMS reminders · Customisable email templates and reference questions · Anti-fraud algorithm · Free setup · Telephone support thereferencechecker.com · 4 Oct 2026

Enterprise (monthly) Not published Let’s talk... More than 5 users · Automated reference requests · Email and SMS reminders · Customisable email templates and reference questions · Anti-fraud algorithm · Free setup · Telephone support thereferencechecker.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on reference check software

Free plan: No
Automated reminders: Yes
Custom questionnaires: Yes
ATS integrations: Yes
Reporting dashboard: Yes
Reference channels: mixed
API access: Yes

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The record

Purpose

The service automates requesting and chasing job references.

Fraud detection

An anti-fraud algorithm helps detect whether references are genuine.

Customisation

Customers can customise email templates and reference question templates.

Reference documents

The product creates branded PDF references and supports digital signatures.

Reporting

Advanced reporting breaks down statistics and information by teams and users.

Request workflows

Customers can either request references directly from referees or have job seekers register and request them.

Security

The pricing page says the hosting provider has certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3.

Data protection

The company states that its portal complies with UK GDPR regulations.

Integrations and API

The company says it has integrations with many CRM and ATS systems and a documented API suite.

Integration discovery

Customers are asked to contact the company to check whether their CRM or ATS is integrated.

Request volume

The company says it imposes no limit on the number of reference requests.

Email sending limitation

Reference requests are sent from the company's central email address; customers cannot use their own company email address.

Support

Support is online for Single Users and Pro Pack plans, and telephone support for Enterprise.

Trial and setup

The company offers a free, no-obligation two-week trial and free setup.

Price from

£32/mo