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HiveRef vs RefAssured
Both stand on reference checking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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HiveRef combines questionnaire creation, referee follow-up, and review-ready reports for employment checks. Its stated scope excludes criminal-record and credit screening, and reviewers remain responsible for hiring decisions.
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Staffing agencies looking to combine reference checks with identity verification, performance tracking, and ATS workflows should consider RefAssured. Its pricing requires a quote based on forecasted annual placement volume, so agencies seeking a published price may need to look elsewhere.
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| HiveRef | RefAssured | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Core: A$29 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hiveref.com | refassured.com |
| On reference checking software | #2 of 17 | #6 of 17 |
HiveRef: what it does well
- Creates tailored questionnaires from job descriptions
- Automated reminders follow up with referees
- Reports include audit trails and PDF export
- Connects with Zapier and offers API access
- Included checks allow up to 10 referee responses
What to know first
- Extra candidate checks cost $4.00 AUD each
- Limited to employment reference checks
- Reference data defaults to a Sydney-region database
RefAssured: what it does well
- Automates reference collection and structures feedback as scores and written information.
- Combines candidate identity checks with government ID and liveness detection.
- Connects with Bullhorn, Salesforce, JobDiva, and symplr.
- Connect is a no-code Chrome extension for any ATS or CRM.
- Pricing includes unlimited users, references, and placements.
What to know first
- Pricing is provided on request and based on forecasted annual placement volume.
- The product is built exclusively for staffing agencies.
- Systems may take up to 48 hours to be running, according to the maker.
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