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What Is RefNow?

RefNow allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports.

Founded in 2019 from its London Headquarters and now operating globally to serve large organisations, startups, charities and schools.

Created out of a frustration with the time consuming referencing process, RefNow's mission is to free up peoples time from referencing with a user friendly platform offering user/team management, custom questions, and ID checks.

Who Uses RefNow?

HR Teams, Recruitment Agencies, Charities, Education, Banks, Startups

Where can RefNow be deployed?

Cloud-based
On-premise

About the vendor

  • RefNow
  • Located in London, UK
  • Founded in 2017

RefNow support

  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat

Countries available

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland and 26 others

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

RefNow pricing

Starting Price:

£12.99/one-time
  • Yes, has free trial
  • Yes, has free version

RefNow has a free version and offers a free trial. RefNow paid version starts at £12.99/one-time.

Pricing plans

About the vendor

  • RefNow
  • Located in London, UK
  • Founded in 2017

RefNow support

  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat

Countries available

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland and 26 others

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

RefNow videos and images

RefNow Software - Product Graphic
RefNow Software - Request Timeline
RefNow Software - Create Request
RefNow Software - View Report/Filters
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RefNow video
RefNow Software - Product Graphic
RefNow Software - Request Timeline
RefNow Software - Create Request
RefNow Software - View Report/Filters

Features of RefNow

  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking Software
  • Bulk Reference Request
  • Email/Online
  • Reference Checking
  • Reference Request Automation
  • Reminders
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Status Tracking
  • Survey Builder
  • Survey Library

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Reviews of RefNow

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.6
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

Find reviews by score

5
75%
4
20%
3
4%
1
0%
Adrian
Adrian
Chef in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Perfect for review

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: Straightforward no problems whatsoever. definitely recommend

Pros:

Clearly and Easy to operate perfect for new people

Cons:

Nothing really Im beginner with this and even I can easy operating this website

Ifiokobong
Ifiokobong
Health Care Assistant in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Health, Wellness & Fitness, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Satisfactory Service

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: It was a great experience while using the app for the first time.

Pros:

It makes verification very easy and less cumbersome.

Cons:

I was difficult to find passport verification feature for other countries other than UK and Ireland

Chidinma Marylene
Healthcare assistant in UK
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Efficient Reference Management with Room for Improvement

3.0 2 months ago New

Comments: RefNow is an Ease of Use platform which simplifies the process of collecting references, saving time for both candidates and employers.but
difficulty in deleting referees, as i have experienced.
However, these issues are often resolved with support or guidance from the platform

Pros:

What i like most is that, its easy to fill in referee details.

Cons:

The facts that i cant delete the referee that i dont need anymore .

Daisy
RGN in UK
Hospital & Health Care, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Capterra RefNow

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Very easy to complete the form. The questions are straightforward, easy to understand and to complete.

Pros:

The RefNow is easy to understand and complete. All the important information needed to ask about the applicant is in the form.

Cons:

None. The reference form is very easy and quick to complete, the questions are straightforward.

Adejoke
health care professional in UK
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

work reference

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: quick and detailed reference. the reference was easy and quick to complete. the platform is also user-friendly.

Pros:

it is quick and detailed. the platform is user friendly and it takes less time to complete the reference.

Cons:

the verification aspect. too many questions about verification and company.

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