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HR Avatar Automated Reference Checks vs RefNow

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.

HR Avatar Automated Reference Checks

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

HR Avatar automates invitations, collects multi-rater feedback, and compiles responses into reports. The credit rule and trial eligibility restrictions are important to check when estimating use.

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RefNow

Free plan APIExtensionWeb

RefNow combines reference collection and tracking with screening checks, team controls, and integrations. Review credit needs and available support options when considering it for a hiring workflow.

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The facts

	HR Avatar Automated Reference Checks	RefNow
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	API, Extension, Web
Lowest paid plan	1 Candidate: $50, paid once	Paid version: £12.99, paid once
Plans published	4	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hravatar.com	refnow.com
On reference check software	#6 of 33	#2 of 33

HR Avatar Automated Reference Checks: what it does well

Candidates can invite 2–8 raters.
Invitations go by email or text.
Questionnaires can be reviewed and edited.
Reports show results as raters finish.
Trial includes two Candidate Credits.

What to know first

No free plan.
Checks may use one Candidate Credit.
Trial access is subject to eligibility restrictions.
Purchased credits expire after 12 months.

RefNow: what it does well

Automates reminders and tracks reference requests.
Offers PDF reports and permission groups.
Lists more than 65 ATS and HRIS integrations.
One credit covers up to 10 references per candidate.
Offers a 14-day trial and free plan.

What to know first

Reference collection is credit-based.
One credit covers references for a single candidate.
Basic packages include email support.

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