PeopleStrong vs Xref comparison

PeopleStrong and Xref are both solutions in the Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software category. PeopleStrong is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.5, while Xref is ranked #28. PeopleStrong holds a 2.8% mindshare in ATRS, compared to Xref’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of PeopleStrong users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Xref users who would recommend it.

PeopleStrong

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100% willing to recommend

Xref

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228 Comparison Views

50% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between PeopleStrong and Xref based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

PeopleStrong

Ranking in Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software

3rd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Talent Management (10th), Cloud HCM (13th), Talent Acquisition (11th)

Xref

Ranking in Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software

28th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software category, the mindshare of PeopleStrong is 2.8%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Xref is 1.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
PeopleStrong	2.8%
Xref	1.5%
Other	95.7%

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reviewer2384715

Assistant Vice President Information Technology at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

Simple, easy to access and interface is quite user-friendly.

PeopleStrong is good. The only thing is that they have complete SaaS-based solutions. But sometimes, we feel that we should have an API-based integration aspect. This does not exist right now because we have a separate portal for PeopleStrong. They have been logged in via SSO. But if we want to integrate it via API in the current people system, that feature is not available right now.

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it_user1545606

Senior HR Advisor at a aerospace/defense firm with 201-500 employees

Helps improve turnaround times and flags suspicious activity

The Xref feature I find the most valuable is probably the fact that it does the security check to make sure that the references are not dodgy. It's got security settings in the backend that flag suspicious activity straight away. Most referencing systems are just automated emails that go to somebody that's nominated by the potential employee. Anybody could be the owner of those email addresses; it could be their mom or brother. There are no security checks in place with other systems.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product has valuable flexibility for customization, user interface, and search capabilities."

"The UI and UX are fantastic."

"The hiring process is good. It will create a process-oriented procedure in terms of hiring, promotion, the movement of people, and other related HR tasks."

"It is priced low."

"It has the capability of reporting. We, as a business team, found it good. In fact, we migrated to PeopleStrong essentially because of its reporting feature."

"Some of the most valuable features are the onboarding experience of new employees, the employee service portal, and the entire performance management system."

"PeopleStrong Alt is flexible because it allows customization and the user's experience is very good."

"The mobile responsiveness is strong."

"It is often quicker than playing phone tag, which happens a lot when you're doing reference check. Anyone that has done them before knows that they can turn into weeks of playing phone tag."

Cons

"They could improve talent management capabilities."

"The global scalability and support could improve."

"PeopleStrong could make it AI-friendly."

"They had challenges getting the performance management system up and integrated with our systems."

"It would be helpful if you could work offline because sometimes, we have problems with internet connectivity."

"They could include a sort of collaborative platform where employees are able to work together with a chat mechanism like WhatsApp and video chat."

"The solution's workflow can improve by adding more customization at the organizational level."

"Sometimes, we feel that we should have an API-based integration aspect."

"It would be great to have a defense industry security check option. To be compliant, we have to have a different tool for that."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has reasonable pricing."

"It's very reasonably priced. It is paid per employee."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PeopleStrong Alt?

It has the capability of reporting. We, as a business team, found it good. In fact, we migrated to PeopleStrong essentially because of its reporting feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PeopleStrong Alt?

It is priced low. I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

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What is your primary use case for PeopleStrong Alt?

Using PeopleStrong, uploading modules, and downloading reports was very easy. The process was hassle-free and user-friendly. We use PeopleStrong for performance management and HR operations, such a...

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Overview

PeopleStrong is Asia Pacific’s leading, and the most comprehensive Human Capital Management SaaS platform. Our technology focuses on delivering a unique employee experience, drives data-driven decisions and agility for businesses.

We have simplified work life for over 500+ large enterprises across the emerging economies of Asia Pacific. Today, PeopleStrong empowers the lives of 2M+ employees with a mobile-first, AI and ML-powered talent operating system. Our tech capabilities span across the lifecycle from hire to exit, including Human Capital Management, Payroll, Talent Acquisition & Management, and Collaboration.

We are rated among the Top 5 in the Asia Pacific at Gartner’s Peer Insights and voted as Customer's Choice of HR Tech in Gartner Voice of Customers Report for 1000+ employee enterprises.

PeopleStrong

Xref brings ease, security and value to the recruitment process. The online, automated solution delivers data-driven candidate insights, and our customer-centric platform and team offer the flexibility and scalability you need to hire the best talent, quickly.

Xref

Sample Customers

Hyundai, Amara Raja, Air Asia, Tata Motors, Aviva, Schneider Electric, JLL Business Services, Schindler, Tata AIG, novo nordisk, Cipla

Best Pacific Institute of Education, BUSY At Work, Sue Ryder, The Salvation Army, Contact Energy Limited, Cromwell Property Group, Cushman & Wakefield Pty Ltd, Diageo, Direct Line Group, Hirepool Ltd, Scalabrini Village, NZ Lotteries Commission, Proforce, Samsung

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