1. GoodHire
GoodHire (a Checkr company) · San Francisco · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
FCRA-compliant employment background checks for US employers, priced per check without contracts.
From $29.99 per check (Basic)
Free trial
Background verification & KYC · Alternatives
Best Xref alternatives in India (2026)
Xref is a background verification & kyc product from Xref, Sydney, priced at $70/month USD billed annually (Starter). We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Xref are GoodHire (From $29.99 per check (Basic)), Zinc (On request), Pietos (On request), CrimeCheck (On request) and Certn (Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99). Shufti is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Xref alternative
There is no free plan
Xref has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Xref is built in Australia. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Xref alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Xref's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Xref (current) | $70/month USD billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | GoodHire | From $29.99 per check (Basic) | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Zinc | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  Pietos | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  CrimeCheck | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  Certn | Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99 | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Verified First | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  ComplyCube | $99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Shufti | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Ondato | Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  BeFiSc | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  FRS Labs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Trulioo | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Accurate Background | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  SpringVerify | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Surepass | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoop | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Digio | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Penneo | DKK 899/month (Sign Essential) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  AuthBridge | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Digitap | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Xref alternatives in detail
2. Zinc
Zinc Work Ltd · London · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
Automated pre-employment checks covering criminal records, right to work, references and education.
On request
Quote-based
3. Pietos
Pietos Solutions Private Limited · Delhi · Background verification & KYC · 4.2/5
Employee background verification covering education, employment, address, court records and EPFO.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Xref
- Built in India (Delhi)
4. CrimeCheck
CrimeCheck (an IDfy company) · Bengaluru · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
Criminal and legal history checks drawing on 400M+ Indian court, FIR and tribunal records.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Xref
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. Certn
Certn Holdings Inc. · Victoria · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
Online background screening with criminal, credit, identity and credential checks in 200+ countries.
Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99
Free trial
6. Verified First
Verified First · Meridian · Background verification & KYC · 3.9/5
Background screening, drug testing and MVR checks integrated with 150+ HR and ATS platforms.
On request
Quote-based
7. ComplyCube
Teemo Technology Ltd · London · Background verification & KYC · 4/5
Identity verification, KYC, KYB and AML screening platform with document and biometric checks.
$99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits
Free trial
8. Shufti
Shufti · Limassol · Background verification & KYC · 4.5/5
Identity verification, KYC and AML screening platform covering users in 240+ countries.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Xref
- Has a free plan — Xref does not
9. Ondato
Ondato · London · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
KYC, KYB and AML compliance software for identity verification during customer onboarding.
Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification
Free trial
10. BeFiSc
BeFiSc · Noida · Background verification & KYC · 4.4/5
KYC, KYB, fraud and background verification APIs for onboarding and underwriting users in India.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Xref
- Built in India (Noida)
Xref alternatives by what you need
Free Xref alternatives
How to choose a Xref alternative
- Decide between employee BGV (turnaround time, coverage) and customer KYC (APIs, uptime, RBI compliance).
- Check consent and data-retention practices against the DPDP Act.
- Compare per-check pricing; bundles differ widely.
Xref alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Xref in 2026?+
The closest matches to Xref on App Advisor are GoodHire (From $29.99 per check (Basic)), Zinc (On request), Pietos (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Xref, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Xref?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Shufti (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Xref?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Pietos (On request), CrimeCheck (On request), BeFiSc (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Xref vs GoodHire: which is better?+
GoodHire is the closest match to Xref in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Xref alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in background verification & kyc or a category Xref also covers, and Xref's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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