# Best Free Reference Check Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free Reference Check software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

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# Best Reference Check Software for free

For more information consult our [Reference Check Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[4.7 (468)](https://www.capterra.com/p/190447/RefNow/reviews/)

Allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports. [Learn more about RefNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/190447/RefNow/)

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[4.8 (18)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181402/Checkmate/reviews/)

Checkmate is an easy to use background screening tool. Simply pop in the candidate's details and we'll do the rest. [Learn more about Checkmate](https://www.capterra.com/p/181402/Checkmate/)

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[## HiPeople](https://www.capterra.com/p/211940/HiPeople/)

[4.8 (1563)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211940/HiPeople/reviews/)

Do reference checks the right way! Hire top talents faster than your peers with HiPeople's AI-powered, compliant Reference Checks. [Learn more about HiPeople](https://www.capterra.com/p/211940/HiPeople/)

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81% recommend this product

[## Zinc](https://www.capterra.com/p/179293/Zinc/)

[4.8 (220)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179293/Zinc/reviews/)

⚡Zinc is an award-winning all-in-one background and reference-checking software ⚡ [Learn more about Zinc](https://www.capterra.com/p/179293/Zinc/)

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82% recommend this product

[## Discovered](https://www.capterra.com/p/139913/Discovered/)

[4.6 (126)](https://www.capterra.com/p/139913/Discovered/reviews/)

Your Hardest Hiring Challenges SOLVED! The easiest tool to start hiring better quality people today. Never make a bad hire again.  [Learn more about Discovered](https://www.capterra.com/p/139913/Discovered/)

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84% recommend this product

[## Xref](https://www.capterra.com/p/157672/xref/)

[4.7 (95)](https://www.capterra.com/p/157672/xref/reviews/)

Xref is trusted by businesses globally to offer reference, background and ID checks that are fast, simple and secure. [Learn more about Xref](https://www.capterra.com/p/157672/xref/)

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[## Snaphunt](https://www.capterra.com/p/209450/Snaphunt/)

[4.8 (34)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209450/Snaphunt/reviews/)

Snaphunt is a global remote hiring platform that helps fast-growing companies find, engage & hire the world's best remote talent. [Learn more about Snaphunt](https://www.capterra.com/p/209450/Snaphunt/)

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[## Verified First](https://www.capterra.com/p/172253/Verified-First/)

[4.7 (19)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172253/Verified-First/reviews/)

We provide streamlined background screening along with exceptional client support, and we establish the easiest, quickest connections. [Learn more about Verified First](https://www.capterra.com/p/172253/Verified-First/)

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[## Crosschq](https://www.capterra.com/p/181401/Crosschq/)

[4.9 (15)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181401/Crosschq/reviews/)

Crosschq 360 is the leading digital reference check tool that validates soft skills, competencies & culture match in just a few clicks. [Learn more about Crosschq](https://www.capterra.com/p/181401/Crosschq/)

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[## Referoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/199675/Referoo/)

[4.7 (15)](https://www.capterra.com/p/199675/Referoo/reviews/)

Referoo is the leading online reference checking tool, designed to make it easy for you to generate fast and secure reference checks. [Learn more about Referoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/199675/Referoo/)

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