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Compare Xref and iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$840.00 25 employee turnover cap Per Year
No pricing available
Xref
Star Rating
(447)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$840.00 25 employee turnover cap Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(202)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iCIMS SkillSurvey ReferenceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference excels in its template offerings, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention provides a wide variety of customizable options for reference checks, while Xref's template score of 8.5 indicates fewer choices, potentially limiting customization.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have strong performance ratings, with iCIMS at 9.2 and Xref at 9.1, but users on G2 highlight that iCIMS offers more robust reporting features, scoring 9.0 compared to Xref's 8.6, making it easier to analyze reference feedback.
- Users say that iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference has a slight edge in quality of support, with a score of 9.0, while Xref's score of 9.3 is impressive, but reviewers mention that iCIMS provides more personalized support experiences, which can be crucial for mid-market clients.
- G2 users report that both platforms are equally strong in security and compliance, each scoring 9.0, but reviewers mention that iCIMS has a more comprehensive approach to GDPR compliance, which is a significant consideration for companies operating in Europe.
- Users on G2 highlight that Xref shines in integrations, scoring 8.3, compared to iCIMS's 7.0, indicating that Xref may offer more seamless connections with other HR tools, which is essential for users looking to streamline their hiring processes.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms have similar scores for user, role, and access management (8.9), iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference is noted for its intuitive interface, making it easier for administrators to manage user permissions effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Xref
Starter
$840.00
25 employee turnover cap Per Year
Ideal for organisations with up to 75 employees and a typical employee turnover rate.
- All standard features plus
- Automated Talent Pooling
- Multi Language
iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
No pricing availableFree Trial
Xref
Free Trial is available
iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
363
9.2
182
Ease of Use
9.3
372
9.2
183
Ease of Setup
9.2
193
9.2
117
Ease of Admin
9.1
189
9.3
122
Quality of Support
9.3
344
9.0
168
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
187
9.4
120
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
362
9.2
174
Features by Category
Platform Content
8.5
269
9.0
33
9.0
270
9.2
31
8.6
259
9.0
36
Platform Basics
8.8
260
8.8
34
8.3
222
8.4
22
9.1
277
9.2
36
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
220
7.0
17
8.7
246
8.7
25
9.1
265
9.1
32
8.6
256
8.5
29
Platform Data
8.7
259
8.8
32
9.0
276
9.0
33
9.0
283
9.2
38
8.6
212
9.0
17
Performance reviews
7.2
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Feedback
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
Data
8.4
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.7
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
6.4
27
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
31
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.1
147
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.7
189
Not enough data
9.2
206
Not enough data
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.3
180
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.1
147
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.7
189
Not enough data
9.2
206
Not enough data
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.3
180
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Xref and iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference are categorized as Reference Check
Unique Categories
Xref is categorized as Employee Engagement and 360 Feedback Software
iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Xref
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
11.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
11.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
61.2%
Hospital & Health Care
29.0%
Higher Education
9.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
7.5%
Human Resources
6.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Other
43.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Xref
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Wendy R.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The customer support was amazing ,Alex was available to answer questions at any time ,attend training meetings and briefings with our Senior leaders. The product was extremely easy to implement . We used the product for our Staff Engagement survey and to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The tone of what the referee is saying is lost & it is also very impersonal
iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Thomas J. C.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
The folks at SkillSurvey have addressed a problem that just about any business, big or small, deals with. How can you gain more confidence that the candidate you're interested in hiring is as strong as you think? By providing a easy-to-use online tool,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Human Resources
The turnaround time is a little bit longer than expected. Although the reports are very thorough and detailed, I wish we could know which reference said what. I know this goes against confidentiality, but it would be nice to the working relationship. I also...
Wendy R.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The customer support was amazing ,Alex was available to answer questions at any time ,attend training meetings and briefings with our Senior leaders. The product was extremely easy to implement . We used the product for our Staff Engagement survey and to...
Thomas J. C.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
The folks at SkillSurvey have addressed a problem that just about any business, big or small, deals with. How can you gain more confidence that the candidate you're interested in hiring is as strong as you think? By providing a easy-to-use online tool,...
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The tone of what the referee is saying is lost & it is also very impersonal
Verified User in Human Resources
The turnaround time is a little bit longer than expected. Although the reports are very thorough and detailed, I wish we could know which reference said what. I know this goes against confidentiality, but it would be nice to the working relationship. I also...
Alternatives
Discussions
How is it possible to see if an employee has received and read an Xref invite?
2 comments
NA
I receive an email from XrefRead more
What is the best way to change a reference email that the "new hire" has submitted, in case they need support with that.
2 comments
KZ
What if the email address is the same except has some capitals??? I change it to include the capitals but when I save it reverts the email back to all lower...Read more
How does Xref collect references?
1 comment
X
The process of conducting a reference check with Xref starts when the employer submits a request by providing the candidate’s information - this takes just...Read more
How long does the process take to get results on the candidate?
1 comment
Official Response from iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
On average surveys are completed by a minimum of 4 references in less than 2 days.Read more
We hire some workforce categories where the job candidates may have limited references and we only want to connect with a few. Are there options for that?
1 comment
Official Response from iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
Yes. With the customer-configured workflow available in SkillSurvey Reference, you may choose to tailor the automated reference checking process to meet your...Read more
How do you obtain insight on soft skills?
1 comment
Official Response from iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
We take the time to translate general competencies such as ‘being a team player” or “adapting to change” into specific job behaviors in the context of real...Read more
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