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The Top 19 Easiest To Use Reference Check Software

See the top Reference Check Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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9.4

Overall Usability Score

9.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

10%

Mid Market

42%

Enterprise

47%

Vitay

9.2

Overall Usability Score

9.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.7

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

28%

Mid Market

47%

Enterprise

25%

Cisive

9.0

Overall Usability Score

9.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

10.0

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

10.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

24%

Mid Market

48%

Enterprise

28%

Crosschq

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.7

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

11%

Mid Market

63%

Enterprise

27%

HiPeople

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.0

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

75%

Mid Market

19%

Enterprise

VICTIG Background Checks

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.7

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

27%

Mid Market

54%

Enterprise

19%

ComplyCube

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

10.0

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

10.0

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

59%

Mid Market

11%

Enterprise

30%

Zinc

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.6

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

24%

Mid Market

65%

Enterprise

11%

DISA Global Solutions

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

10.0

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

20%

Mid Market

47%

Enterprise

33%

#10

HR Avatar

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.7

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

52%

Mid Market

41%

Enterprise

#11

Referoo

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

73%

Mid Market

18%

Enterprise

#12

VidCruiter

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

28%

Mid Market

39%

Enterprise

33%

#13

Checkmate

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

10.0

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

25%

Mid Market

54%

Enterprise

21%

#14

Harver

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

14%

Mid Market

41%

Enterprise

44%

#15

Searchlight.ai

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

25%

Mid Market

47%

Enterprise

28%

#16

RefNow

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

48%

Mid Market

52%

#17

iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference

8.1

Overall Usability Score

8.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

8.5

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

11%

Mid Market

51%

Enterprise

38%

#18

Veremark

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

8.8

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

8.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

44%

Mid Market

44%

Enterprise

11%

#19

HireRight

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 9.3

7.1

Ease of Use

Average: 9.4

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 9.4

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

12%

Mid Market

44%

Enterprise

44%