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Cangrade Reference Checking vs Spark Hire

Both stand on reference check software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cangrade Reference Checking

Paid

Cangrade organizes reference outreach, scoring, fraud checks, and reporting in a hiring workflow. Its integrations and customization are broad, but buyers must request tailored pricing and consider the stated US data handling.

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Spark Hire

Paid Web

Spark Hire brings one-way and live interviews together with scheduling, collaboration, and ATS connections. The monthly plan has job and user limits, while the annual plan lists unlimited jobs and users.

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The facts

	Cangrade Reference Checking	Spark Hire
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Not published	Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Annual: $2,988 a year
Plans published	None	2
Maker	Not published	Spark Hire
Website	cangrade.com	sparkhire.com
On reference check software	#22 of 33	#26 of 33

Cangrade Reference Checking: what it does well

Automates outreach, reminders, and response collection
Combines scored and open-ended reference feedback
Supports custom questions and fields
Offers ATS and HRIS integrations
Provides PDF reporting and fraud flags

What to know first

No free plan is listed
Pricing requires a request or demo
Candidate data is stored and processed in the US
A 30-day trial is listed in pricing information

Spark Hire: what it does well

Offers one-way and live video interviews.
Lists 40+ ATS integrations.
Transcribes interviews in 50+ languages.
Accessible on desktop and mobile without an app download.
Includes 24×7 support for customers and candidates.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Monthly plan allows up to five active jobs.
Monthly plan allows up to five users.
Interviews are stored for up to one year while subscribed.

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