Xref — HR & Recruiting

What is Xref?

Xref is an automated platform for reference checking, background checks, engagement surveys, and talent pooling. It helps HR teams and recruiters make informed, compliant hiring decisions and understand employee sentiment throughout the employee lifecycle.

Problem it solves

Traditional reference checks are slow and manual, delaying time-to-hire. Xref automates the process, allowing candidates to submit referee details and referees to respond quickly, all in one trusted platform. It also reduces the risk of bad hires by providing structured references and background checks.

Who it's for

Ideal for growing companies (1-500+ employees) and enterprises needing scalable hiring solutions. It's also useful for HR teams aiming to measure and improve employee engagement through pulse surveys and exit interviews. It is not designed for individual freelancers or very small teams with only occasional hiring needs.

Real use cases

For high-volume recruiters, Xref speeds up background checks and reference collection. For HR leaders, it provides engagement surveys and exit insights to reduce attrition and build a talent pool of vetted former employees. AI Reference Summaries give instant clarity from referee feedback.

• AI Reference Summaries — Get instant, clear insights from candidate referees in a single overview.
• Automated Reference Checking — Reduce time to hire with self-serve reference requests.
• Background Checks — Conduct thorough due diligence tailored to various employment types.
• Talent Pool — Identify and connect with reliable referees and former employees who opt in.
• Pulse Surveys — Gather anonymous employee feedback on diversity, leadership, and development.
• Insights & eNPS — Track organizational performance, department metrics, and employee net promoter scores.
• Integrations — Seamless workflow connections with your existing HR tools.

Xref pricing: from $70/mo.

For comparison: the median starting price in HR & Recruiting is $14.95/month, measured across 141 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Starter Plan — $70/month (billed annually) or $80/month monthly

For 1-74 employees. Includes automated talent pooling, essential support, multi-language, unlimited users, and a turnover cap of 25.

Growth Plan — $140/month (billed annually) or $160/month monthly

For 76-150 employees. Everything in Starter, plus more control as you grow. Includes automated talent pooling, essential support, multi-language, unlimited users, and a turnover cap of 50.

Plus Plan — $290/month (billed annually) or $335/month monthly

For 151-300 employees. Adds custom questions, report sharing and tracking, priority support, and a turnover cap of 100.

Premium Plan — $485/month (billed annually) or $560/month monthly

For 301-500 employees. Adds bulk upload tool, integrations support, and a turnover cap of 200.

Enterprise Plan — Custom pricing

For 501+ employees. Tailored solutions with custom features, dedicated account manager, and custom pricing. Contact sales.

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