What is Checkster?
Checkster delivers smarter talent decisions to Fortune 500 companies around the globe — from reference check through onboarding, and timely employee check-ins to exit interviews — we help employees thrive and your organization succeed by building high performing teams that compete to win. We believe better people decisions drive better business outcomes. Try Checkster for free and supercharge your hiring and retention processes: • Gather more reference feedback in less time • Identify fraudulent references • Source passive candidates • Improve quality of hire • Remove bias • Ensure compliance • Increase time to productivity
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Checkster Reviews (85)
- ★★★★★59
- ★★★★★9
- ★★★★★1
- ★★★★★0
- ★★★★★16
Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
Checkster earns overwhelming user praise for time savings and ease of use, but faces serious accusations around fraud detection accuracy and accessibility compliance.
Recruiters and hiring managers consistently report that the platform dramatically cuts reference-check turnaround from weeks of phone tag to days. Users highlight the intuitive interface, automated reminders, detailed reporting, and the ability to customize questions for different roles. Customer support is frequently mentioned as responsive and helpful. The system also appeals to references, who can respond on their own schedule rather than via interrupting phone calls, and many users note this flexibility yields more candid feedback.
However, a small but damaging set of reviews describes applicants being wrongly flagged for fraud—sometimes for using the same device across multiple legitimate references—resulting in job losses. One applicant with disabled clients reported the form was inaccessible to screen-reader users and appeared designed to force negative answers. A final reviewer raised concerns that the platform requests medical information from references, which may violate privacy laws.
The gap between high satisfaction among recruiters and serious complaints from job applicants suggests the product works well operationally but may have critical flaws in fraud logic and legal compliance that disproportionately harm candidates.
★★★★★
Thursday, October 9, 2025
“If I could shit in a can and use it…”
If I could shit in a can and use it as a review I would...Worst bullshit I have ever dealt with...First off, how did this bullshit platform even get into business anyway? Second off, how lazy is the Human resource office these days that they can't pick up the phone and call the work references you put down for the job? It's like all the lazy workers looking at you now a days while your at a self checkout at Hell*mart while you do all the work...Wtf are you serious??? Sad and disgusted with the bullshit robot world today.
★★★★★
Thursday, December 17, 2020
“I applied for a job and was denied because Checkster…”
I applied for a job and was denied because Checkster determined fraud and I used real references. I’m not sure how the software actually works but it cost me a job!
★★★★★
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
“I was applying for a job. I have clients from…”
I was applying for a job. I have clients from my 24 year old company that are disabled. This reference software is not user friendly for disabled folks. Especially the ones who use Jaws or Magic. I was told by the company that did not hire me that Checkster never sees the References. They would not tell me anything and Checkster could not tell me anything either. I do know that the form was refusing to allow people (my disabled clients) to submit the form unless they answered questions designed to say bad things about the applicant. My clients are not fake references and when you give the folks letters that are HIPPA protected they do not have the right to insist on another form of reference.
★★★★★
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
“Checkster is a promising application with some out-of-the-box features and…”
Checkster is a promising application with some out-of-the-box features and great functionality. The user interface has not been made unnecessarily complicated, which enhances the user experience over the platform. This is not the case only for the admin, but also for the endpoint users as well. Accuracy has to be the best thing about the Checkster application. The marking system is easy to understand and interpret. Anonymous reports make the procedure completely unbiased. It makes the site loading process easier and effective for endpoint users.
★★★★★
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
“I applied for a healthcare position at Lexington Medical Center…”
I applied for a healthcare position at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, SC and was denied a position because this company ..Checkster said the references committed fraud using the same cell phone to complete the questionnaire. I initially thought it was a good idea to participate in this type of new age way of checking references. Actually CHesckster cost me a good position because they are a Fraud. So basically they are saying all my references had the same phone? Doesnt make sense
★★★★★
Saturday, July 11, 2020
“1. From end user perspective the system is easy to…”
1. From end user perspective the system is easy to use. with clear markings 2. If one misses to put certain set of information it is properly highlighted and system takes the user to first of the error messages. This feature makes filling the forms very easy. 3. Site and checkster user pages loads comparatively fast even on slow connecting speed making it easy for users to key in the required details. 4. Easy to Get Progress report logs 5. Easy to Use API allows us to integrate checkster within our application.
★★★★★
Saturday, July 11, 2020
“Makes life great recruiting teams and referrals alike! We've reduced…”
Makes life great recruiting teams and referrals alike! We've reduced the time it takes to gather references, the internal resources required, and the cost involved. We get more responses from references now as well, since they are comfortable with the online format.
★★★★★
Saturday, July 11, 2020
“The person that we interview does all the work. We…”
The person that we interview does all the work. We can tell if a person is interested in the job.
★★★★★
Sunday, June 28, 2020
“Use this product if you're struggling with staying on top…”
Use this product if you're struggling with staying on top of references for your candidates. it's extremely helpful and they provide ample support to your team if needed Time management issues and lack of follow up with candidates for referral checks. This is a lot easier for our Physician / APP candidates than our process was before. we are finally in the 21st century with Checkster!
★★★★★
Thursday, June 25, 2020
“Sometimes while dealing with lots of candidates at the same…”
Sometimes while dealing with lots of candidates at the same time, it can become hectic to keep track of everything or be same level generic to every participant. The Chekster software makes the whole procedure of filling up forms to evaluate the answers and finally hiring a candidate, very easy.
