Xref named G2 Best Software 5 years running

Xref has once again been named Best Software by G2! 

For five consecutive years, Xref has been named on G2’s list of Best Software for Australia and New Zealand. 

This year, Xref competed with over 200 software providers in this category and ranked 33rd overall. Our customers’ love for our product and our dedication to continual improvement has made this win possible. 

With over 400 independent reviews from our customers, Xref is leading the global reference checking category on G2. 

Xref customers providing reviews on G2 score our product 4.6 out of 5 stars. Xref is ranked 1st in the ‘easiest to use’ reference check software category. 

Xref’s quality of support is ranked 9.3 out of 10. Our performance is ranked 9.1 in G2 and security and compliance is ranked 9 out of 10 by our users. 

Sherry J, small business Talent Acquisition Leader says, 

"Xref makes life easy. The speed, efficiency, privacy, ability to detect fraudulent references, and wonderful customer support are features I like best. 

It solves problems that I face, like ensuring the validity of the reference and liaising with overseas referees in different time zones. The ability for the referee to complete the reference in their own time is a benefit."

Kathryn F, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist said, 

“Xref offers a seamless experience, and is an invaluable time saver!

I love the ease of use - I can send a reference check request in less than a minute and the platform experience allows me as a recruiter to customise as I go. We have partnered with Xref for 6 years and the customer support from the team has been fantastic and prompt. 

The time saved, efficiency and positive feedback from referees makes Xref an extremely valuable tool

Xref is a great solution to save time as a recruiter when completing reference checks for candidates in the recruitment process. The platform allows the referees to complete the form at a time that suits them (even outside work hours) and we generally receive robust and considered responses. The 'opt-in' for future opportunities for the referees is a great way to pipeline and identify future talent for the business.” 

Xref was listed in the 2025 Best Australian and New Zealand Software Companies list, competing with heavyweights like Atlassian, Canva, and Xero. 

G2’s annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users and publicly available market presence data. 

Every year, G2 creates dozens of lists, highlighting the best software in various categories. The lists are generated based on G2’s verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data. G2 uses satisfaction and market presence scores to rank products and vendors. 

Xref is proud to be listed by G2 in the Best Software for Australia and New Zealand category. Our positioning recognises us as a great product with excellent customer service. Thank you to our customers for sharing your valuable feedback, which has contributed to our ranking today. 

Stay tuned for our G2 Spring results to be released late March 2025 or check out our Winter 2025 results, released December 2024 here.