Choose Certn if you need
- Integration with Drata. We haven't found it on Xref's website.
- SOC 2. We haven't found it on Xref's website.
At a glance
- Certn's lowest paid plan is Public Records Check at $9.99 per check, as of November 13, 2026.
- Xref's lowest paid plan is Starter at $70 per month, billed annually, for 1-74 employees, as of November 14, 2026.
- Both work with Greenhouse, Lever and Workday.
- Only Certn lists SOC 2.
- Only Xref lists ISO 27001 and GDPR.
- Both have a public API.
From each tool's own website, checked on the dates below, and from published reviews.
Which to choose
From the facts checked for both tools, not from opinion. A fact we haven't confirmed for one of them is never counted.
Choose Xref if you need
- Integration with iCIMS, Bullhorn or Zapier. We haven't found them on Certn's website.
- ISO 27001 or GDPR. We haven't found them on Certn's website.
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Xref
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Review XrefThe facts
- What it does
- CertnIntegrated background screening that reduces time to hire.
- XrefReference and background checks, engagement surveys and talent pools automated in one platform.
- Free plan
- CertnNot confirmed
- XrefNot confirmed
- Pricing
- CertnPay per check
- XrefNot confirmed
- Paid plans from
- Certn
What they share
From the platforms and integrations each website lists.
Integrations
Both
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- Workday
Only Certn
- Drata
Only Xref
- iCIMS
- Bullhorn
- Zapier
People who switched
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No reviewer has said they moved between Certn and Xref yet.
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