Credibled vs The Reference Checker

Credibled is a background screening platform for employers and organizations, focused on reference checks and other candidate verifications. Candidates submit references, after which Credibled handles outreach and follow-up with reminders every 24 hours for up to 10 days. Employers can create questionnaires using industry, job-title and competency-based questions, including text and rating questions. The service validates professional email addresses and flags when a candidate and referee access Credibled from the same IP address. Completed references can be exported as PDFs and emailed to employers. Its lead-generation feature can collect information about potential job seekers and clients after a referee completes a questionnaire. Credibled lists Bullhorn, JobAdder and Vincere integrations, plus an API with status-change webhooks and separate sandbox and production keys. Production data is hosted in AWS Canada Central and encrypted at rest and in transit. Automated reference checks cost C$9, with no subscription or minimum commitment; eligible non-profits pay C$4.50. A free API sandbox is also listed. Social media screening is unavailable in Québec, and Credibled says it is not currently SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certified.

The Reference Checker automates job-reference requests and follow-up for employers. A customer can send requests directly to referees or have job seekers register and request them. The web portal sends email messages and reminders, and an anti-fraud algorithm helps identify whether references are genuine. Email and question templates can be customised; the service also creates branded PDF references and supports digital signatures. Reporting breaks down statistics and information by team and user. The company says it offers integrations with many CRM and ATS systems and a documented API, but customers need to contact it to check support for a particular system. There is no stated limit on request volume. Requests come from the company’s central email address, not the customer’s own. The company says the portal complies with UK GDPR and lists hosting certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3. Plans start at £40/user/mo, with a free two-week trial and free setup.