HiPeople
Talent assessment software
Reference check software
Background check software
Talent intelligence software
Recruiting software
Pre-employment screening software
Talent management software
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What is HiPeople
HiPeople is a hiring workflow tool focused on automated reference checking and candidate assessments. It is used by recruiting and HR teams to collect structured reference feedback, run pre-employment assessments, and consolidate results for hiring decisions. The product emphasizes configurable questionnaires, automated reference outreach, and integrations with applicant tracking systems to fit into existing recruiting processes.
Automated reference collection workflow
HiPeople streamlines reference checks by automating reference invitations, reminders, and response collection. It supports structured questionnaires to standardize feedback across candidates and roles. This reduces manual coordination compared with general recruiting tools that treat references as an ad hoc step.
Assessments alongside references
The platform combines reference checking with candidate assessments, allowing teams to evaluate skills and fit in a more consistent process. This can reduce tool sprawl for organizations that would otherwise use separate assessment and reference-check products. Results are presented in a format intended to support side-by-side candidate comparison.
ATS-oriented integrations and sharing
HiPeople is designed to plug into recruiting workflows through integrations and shareable reports for hiring teams. This helps recruiters keep reference and assessment outputs connected to the candidate record rather than distributed across email and documents. It is particularly relevant for teams that already operate primarily inside an ATS.
Not a full background check
Despite being used in pre-employment screening, HiPeople is not a full-service background check provider in the way dedicated screening vendors are. Organizations needing criminal, identity, employment verification, or jurisdiction-specific checks may still require an additional provider. This can add vendor management and compliance coordination.
Limited end-to-end recruiting suite
HiPeople focuses on references and assessments rather than covering the full recruiting lifecycle (e.g., sourcing, CRM, scheduling, offer management). Teams looking for an all-in-one recruiting platform may find they still need separate systems for core ATS and automation. The product typically works best as an add-on to an existing recruiting stack.
Assessment depth may vary
Compared with specialized exam and proctoring platforms, assessment capabilities may be less suited to high-stakes, heavily proctored testing scenarios. Organizations with complex item banks, advanced psychometrics, or strict remote proctoring requirements may need a dedicated exam system. Fit depends on role types and the rigor required.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (Free plan) | Full product access; No ATS integration; $300 in free HiPeople credits (5,000 credits); Unlimited users; Try AI Resume Screening, Assessments, Reference Checks, AI Screening Calls. |
| Grow | From $60 per month | Everything in Free; Unlimited assessments & users; View correct responses; ChatGPT secure; PDF exports. |
| Scale | From $84 per month | Everything in Grow; ATS integration; Coding tests; Video questions; Custom branding; additional integrations. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Advanced analytics, API access, dedicated CSM, premium support, SLAs, SOC2 Type II report; contact sales for pricing. |
| Launch (pay-as-you-go) | Pay-as-you-go (price not listed on site) | ‘Launch’ pay-as-you-go option is described on the site for single-job/immediate needs, but public per-unit pricing is not listed on the vendor site pages reviewed. |
Seller details
HiPeople GmbH
Berlin, Germany
2019
Private
https://www.hipeople.io/
https://x.com/hipeopleio
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hipeople/
