Referoo
Referoo is a hiring platform for reference, ID and background checks, with requests collected by email, SMS or phone.
What Referoo is
Referoo is a hiring platform for reference, ID and background checks, with requests collected by email, SMS or phone. It reports an average 15-hour turnaround for reference checks. Scheduled reminders and a live status dashboard help teams track responses, while duplicate-IP and suspicious-response monitoring can flag potential fraud. Optional referee identity verification is available. Referoo connects with more than 40 HR and applicant tracking systems, including JobAdder, Workday, Bullhorn, SAP SuccessFactors and Lever. Its OAuth 2.0 API can send candidate and referee details, collect reference data and retrieve files. Referoo states that it is ISO 27001:2013-certified, complies with the Australian and New Zealand Privacy Acts and UK GDPR, and encrypts data at rest and in transit. Its security controls include multi-factor authentication, role-based access, annual penetration testing and regular vulnerability scans. Pricing is on request, and a 14-day trial is available. Referoo supports web and API access.
Good
- Email, SMS and phone reference collection
- Scheduled reminders and live status dashboard
- Integrates with over 40 HR and ATS platforms
- 14-day trial includes reference checks and dedicated support
Watch out
- No free plan
- Pricing is available on request
Who it suits
Referoo suits hiring teams that need to collect references through several channels and track checks alongside HR or ATS systems. Its API and configurable questionnaires may also suit teams with specific workflows.
Verdict
Referoo combines reference collection, fraud monitoring and hiring-system integrations in one platform. The trial lasts 14 days, while ongoing pricing requires a request.
Plans and prices
From Referoo's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Referoo Essential | Priced on request | Reference checks · Custom questionnaires · Work history · Fraud detection · Custom branding · Talent pooling · Integrations · Dashboard and reporting · Scheduling and reminders |
| Referoo Hub | Priced on request | Everything in Referoo Essentials · Unlimited reference checks · Unlimited background checks (per check fee applies) · Right to Work checks · Candidate and referee ID verification · Enhanced fraud detection · Custom report templates · Custom domains |
The facts
Each one read from Referoo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- Referoo provides an OAuth 2.0 API for pushing candidates and referees, collecting reference data and retrieving reference files.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Automation
- The platform sends scheduled reminders and shows real-time reference status in a dashboard.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Average turnaround
- Referoo says reference checks have an average turnaround of 15 hours.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Referoo states that it is ISO 27001:2013-certified and complies with the Australian Privacy Act, New Zealand Privacy Act and UK GDPR.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Referoo states that data is encrypted with AES 256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Fraud detection
- Referoo monitors for duplicate IP addresses and suspicious response patterns, with optional referee identity verification.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Referoo integrates with over 40 HR and ATS platforms, including JobAdder, Bullhorn, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Salesforce, SmartRecruiters, Lever, Cornerstone OnDemand, PageUp, Vincere, Dayforce and Teamtailor.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Reference channels
- References can be collected by email, SMS or phone.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- Referoo uses multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, annual penetration testing and regular vulnerability scanning.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Referoo offers 24/7 technical support with fast turnaround.checked 1 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Referoo provides reference, ID and background checking for streamlined hiring.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2018checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia, with an office in Londonchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The free trial provides 14 days of reference checking with call, email or SMS channels, branding, IP tracking, LinkedIn verification, questionnaire customisation and dedicated support.checked 1 Oct 2026
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