Xref alternatives

At a glance

We list 7 other background checks tools as alternatives to Xref: Accio Data, Accurate Background, Certn, Checkr, Cisive, Veremark and Verified First.
Accio Data, Certn, Veremark and Verified First work with Greenhouse, as Xref does.
Accio Data, Certn, Veremark and Verified First work with Workday, as Xref does.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

7 alternatives

Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.

Accio Data
Background screening software for consumer reporting agencies.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Xref for: integration with BambooHR, Drata or US Gateway; SOC 2.
Integrations shared with Xref
Greenhouse, Workday
Main features
Automation engine, I-9 and E-Verify, Post-hire monitoring
Security and compliance
SOC 2
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Accurate Background
Full-service employment background checks to fit your company's needs.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Xref yet.
Main features
Criminal background checks, Background check API, Candidate portal
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Certn
Integrated background screening that reduces time to hire.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Xref for: integration with Drata; SOC 2.
Paid plans from
Public Records Check, $9.99 per check (as of November 13, 2026)
Integrations shared with Xref
Greenhouse, Workday, Lever
Main features
Criminal record checks, Identity verification, Continuous monitoring
Security and compliance
SOC 2
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Checkr
The AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Xref yet.
Paid plans from
Basic, $29.99 per report (as of November 13, 2026)
Main features
Criminal background checks, Continuous monitoring, Identity verification
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Cisive
A single platform for your entire talent journey.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Xref yet.
Main features
Background checks, Drug and occupational screening, Ongoing screening
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Veremark
Background screening and pre-hire checks to verify your next candidate.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Xref for: integration with Ashby or Vanta.
Paid plans from
Essential, $42 per candidate (as of November 13, 2026)
Integrations shared with Xref
Greenhouse, Workday
Main features
Global background checks, Continuous screening, Real-time updates
Security and compliance
GDPR
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Verified First
Background screening that integrates with your HR platform, with a people-first approach.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Xref for: integration with Salesforce, ADP or BambooHR; SOC 2.
Paid plans from
Basic, $29.99 per screening (as of November 14, 2026)
Integrations shared with Xref
Greenhouse, Workday
Main features
Background screening, Drug screening, HR platform integrations
Security and compliance
SOC 2
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