REFERENCE CHECK POWER

Reference Checking Software for Recruiters, Staffing Agencies and TA Teams

Refme is an automated reference checking platform that sends SMS and email requests, collects structured responses, and generates audit-ready reports fast. Complete reference checks in hours, not days. See how Refme works.

Pay Per Check, $5 Per Candidate, No Subscription.

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Reference Checking Is Slow, Manual and Expensive.


Most recruitment teams spend hours chasing referees, filling spreadsheets, and sending manual follow-ups. Old reference tools lock you into subscriptions, generic templates don’t fit your clients’ needs, and compliance risks sit with you.

Reference checking shouldn’t slow down placements, it should accelerate them.


Refme fixes that.

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Get Started with Refme

Streamline your reference checks with Refme, see how automated workflows, real-time dashboards, and secure data handling save time and reduce risk.

Powered by Shazamme and Trusted by 800+ Recruitment and Staffing Brands Globally.


Works seamlessly with Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere and more.

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The Most Affordable Reference Checking Software for Recruiters

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Only $5 Per Check

Pay-as-you-go reference checking. No subscriptions, no lock-in contracts, and no wasted spend. Simple.

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Fast and Accurate

Complete reference checks in hours instead of days with structured, consistent responses every time.

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Fully Automated

Automated SMS and email delivery with reminders. No manual follow-ups or chasing referees.

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ATS Integrated

Trigger, track, and store reference checks directly from your ATS workflow (Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere, and more).

Why Recruiters Choose Refme

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SMS & Email Reference Requests

Send automated reference checking requests via SMS and email. Referees complete mobile-friendly forms in minutes.

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Fully Customizable Questionnaires

Build structured questionnaires for different roles, clients, industries, or compliance requirements.

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Pay-Per-Check Pricing

Only pay when you actually run a reference. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No long-term lock-in.

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Works with Your ATS

Trigger, track, and store reference checks directly from your ATS workflow (Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere, and more).

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Send the Request

Trigger a reference check from RefMe or directly from your ATS (Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere and more).

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Auto SMS & Email Delivery

Referees receive a branded form and automated reminders until completion.

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Receive a Structured, Audit-Ready Report

View and share completed reference reports instantly with hiring managers. No calls, no chasing, no inconsistencies.

What Clients Say

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“SHAZAMME is an intuitive and innovative platform. Their customer service, care and response times have been awesome and our migration went without a hitch.”



Rupert Harvey

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“Highly recommended! 

They are very easy to talk to. They listen to what you need and get things done. Best team I've ever worked with.. 10 stars if I can!”



Nicole Pujol

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“I'm new to creating websites on Shazamme. 

The Shazamme team is always there to help. Great professional service!"




Nadia Mulder

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“Shazamme have built our website and worked with other service providers to build integrations. The team at Shazamme have been fantastic to deal with and provided great advice along the way. Thanks team.”

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What Clients Say

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“SHAZAMME is an intuitive and innovative platform. Their customer service, care and response times have been awesome and our migration went without a hitch.”



Rupert Harvey

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“Highly recommended! 

They are very easy to talk to. They listen to what you need and get things done. Best team I've ever worked with.. 10 stars if I can!”



Nicole Pujol

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“I'm new to creating websites on Shazamme. 

The Shazamme team is always there to help. Great professional service!"




Nadia Mulder

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“Shazamme have built our website and worked with other service providers to build integrations. The team at Shazamme have been fantastic to deal with and provided great advice along the way. Thanks team.”

Nathaniel Miller

What Clients Say

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“SHAZAMME is an intuitive and innovative platform. Their customer service, care and response times have been awesome and our migration went without a hitch.”


Rupert Harvey

Woman with long hair smiles outdoors near parked cars.
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“Highly recommended! 

They are very easy to talk to. They listen to what you need and get things done. Best team I've ever worked with.. 10 stars if I can!”


Nicole Pujol

Woman with brown hair, looking at the camera against a white background, wearing a patterned shirt.
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“I'm new to creating websites on Shazamme. 

The Shazamme team is always there to help. Great professional service!"



Nadia Mulder

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“Shazamme have built our website and worked with other service providers to build integrations. The team at Shazamme have been fantastic to deal with and provided great advice along the way. Thanks team.”

Nathaniel Miller

What Clients Say

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Simple, Transparent Pay-Per-Check Pricing.


Pay only when you run a check: $5 per check.
No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no long-term lock-in.

Refme vs Xref vs Referoo

Refme gives recruiters flexibility, control and real cost savings without losing speed, quality or compliance.

Feature Refme Xref Referoo
Pricing model ✅ Pay-per-check ⚠️ Monthly / subscription ⚠️ Monthly / subscription
Custom question sets ✅ Unlimited, per role / per client ⚠️ Limited templates ⚠️ Limited templates
SMS + email included ✅ Yes ⚠️ Often extra ⚠️ Often extra
White-label branding ✅ Your brand, not ours ❌ No ⚠️ Partial
ATS integration ✅ Built for Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere ⚠️ API setup ⚠️ API setup

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The Upgrade Your Reference Checkings Need

Manual chasing, compliance gaps, and high costs became normal. RefMe exists to remove those problems, simply and affordably.

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Manual reference checking is a hidden cost


Most teams underestimate how much time reference checks really take. Chasing referees, following up, documenting responses, and storing records quietly eats hours every week.


RefMe removes that manual work without changing how recruiters hire.

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Reference checks are a compliance risk when done informally


Emails, phone calls, and spreadsheets leave gaps. Missing records, inconsistent questions, and untraceable responses create exposure when audits, disputes, or client checks happen.


RefMe creates structured, audit-ready records automatically, without extra effort.

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Candidates expect digital, fast processes


Candidates are used to SMS, online forms, and instant communication. Slow or outdated reference processes damage the candidate experience and reflect poorly on the brand.


RefMe meets candidates where they already are, improving completion rates without friction.

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Speed directly affects placement success


Delays in reference checks slow offers, increase drop-offs, and risk losing candidates to competitors.


RefMe reduces turnaround from days to hours, helping recruiters close roles faster.



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One-size-fits-all questions reduce reference quality


Generic templates lead to vague, low-value responses that add little insight.


RefMe allows role-specific, client-specific questions so references provide information that actually matters.

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Traditional tools lock teams into expensive commitments


Subscriptions, minimum volumes, and long contracts force teams to overpay, even when hiring slows.


RefMe’s pay-per-check model removes commitment risk and aligns cost with real usage.

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Recruiters already have enough

systems


Adding another disconnected tool creates more admin, not less.


RefMe integrates into existing ATS workflows, reducing double handling and keeping processes familiar.

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Good reference checking should be invisible


When reference checks work properly, recruiters barely think about them.


RefMe runs quietly in the background so recruiters can focus on placements, relationships, and revenue.

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Trust comes from transparency, not

hype


Free access without payment details, clear pricing, and no lock-in contracts reduce risk for teams trying something new.


RefMe earns trust by letting teams experience the value before paying.

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Small improvements compound at

scale


Saving 20–30 minutes per reference check adds up across dozens or hundreds of placements.


RefMe turns small efficiency gains into measurable operational impact over time.


  • What is RefMe and how does it work?

    RefMe is an automated reference checking platform that sends SMS/email requests, collects structured answers, and generates audit-ready reports.

  • Why is RefMe better than manual reference checking?

    It completes reference checks in hours instead of days, removes admin, improves consistency and integrates directly with your ATS.

  • Is RefMe a good alternative to Referoo or Xref?

    Yes. Agencies choose RefMe for its faster setup, lower cost, structured reporting and ATS integrations. It’s often selected as a simpler and more cost-effective alternative.

  • How much does RefMe cost?

    RefMe charges $5 per candidate, making it one of the most affordable reference checking tools globally.

  • Does RefMe integrate with Bullhorn, JobAdder and Vincere?

    Yes. RefMe integrates via StackSync and allows recruiters to trigger reference checks directly from their ATS workflow.

  • How long do reference checks take using RefMe?

    Most references are completed in a few hours due to automated SMS and email reminders.

  • Is RefMe compliant for global recruitment markets?

    Yes. RefMe is hosted on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure with encrypted data handling and audit-ready reporting.

  • Can I customise reference questions and forms?

    Yes. You can create templates for different industries, job types or compliance requirements.

  • Does RefMe support international recruiters?

    Yes. RefMe sends SMS and email to global numbers and supports multiple brands and regions.

  • Can I download or share reference reports?

    Reports export as PDFs or flow directly into your ATS.

  • Does RefMe reduce reference fraud?

    Yes. Identity checks, unique URLs and anti-duplicate systems reduce fraudulent submissions.

  • Is there a minimum contract?

    No. RefMe is pay-per-check at $5 per candidate, with no subscription and no lock-in.

 Close Roles Faster. Reduce Admin. Stay Compliant.

Get faster placements, stronger compliance and a better candidate experience without paying enterprise software prices.