fit2work, backed by Equifax, is one of Australia's longest-running screening providers. While the Equifax brand carries weight in enterprise procurement, fit2work's platform feels dated and their pricing is opaque. Refchecks offers a modern alternative with AI fraud detection, deep credit checks, psychometric testing, international screening, native ATS integrations, and transparent pricing.
For most Australian employers, Refchecks offers the better combination of features, pricing, and fraud protection compared to fit2work.
Features
| Feature | Refchecks | fit2work |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Checks | Automated with AI fraud detection and cross-referencing | Automated with standard questionnaires |
| Police Checks | ||
| ID Verification | DVS-integrated 100-point check | DVS-integrated with Equifax identity data overlay |
| Right to Work (VEVO) | Automated VEVO checks with real-time results | |
| Credit / Financial Checks | Deep credit checks — credit history, bankruptcy (AFSA), directorship (ASIC) | Direct Equifax credit file access |
| Medical Screening | In-house booking and result tracking | Partner network referrals |
| AI Fraud Detection | Built-in fraud database with AI pattern analysis | |
| Employment Cross-Referencing | AI comparison of candidate claims vs referee responses | |
| Psychometric Testing | ||
| Global Screening Coverage | International criminal checks and screening available | International checks available via Equifax global network |
| ATS Integrations | Native integrations with Bullhorn, JobAdder, Greenhouse, Lever, Manatal, Monday.com | Integrations with major enterprise HRIS and ATS platforms |
| Real-Time Dashboard | Modern live dashboard with instant notifications | Portal-based tracking with email notifications |
| Sanctions & PEP Screening | DFAT Consolidated List, UN Security Council sanctions, and PEP database screening | Available via Equifax IDMatrix identity and compliance suite |
| Continuous Monitoring | Automated re-screening on configurable schedules (VEVO, police, sanctions, adverse media, licences, credit) | |
| White-Label Portal | Agencies can brand the candidate portal with their own logo, colours, and company name |
Pricing
| Tier | Refchecks | fit2work |
|---|---|---|
| Starter / Small Team | From $8.50 per check (pay-as-you-go) | From $40 per check (account required) |
| Professional / Growth | $199/month — includes 30 checks, then $6.50 each | Tiered volume pricing, quote required |
| Enterprise | Contact sales — custom SLAs and API access | Contact sales — full Equifax enterprise packages |
Analysis
Verdict
fit2work trades on the Equifax brand name, and that still carries weight in government tenders and large enterprise procurement where "nobody gets fired for choosing Equifax." But brand recognition is not a product advantage — and on product, Refchecks is ahead in every area that matters.
Refchecks now offers deep credit checks (credit history, bankruptcy via AFSA, directorship via ASIC), psychometric testing, and international criminal checks — closing the gaps that previously gave fit2work an edge. On top of that, Refchecks provides AI fraud detection and employment cross-referencing that fit2work simply does not have. The modern dashboard, native ATS integrations with six major platforms, and real-time notifications make daily screening work faster and easier.
Refchecks has also added sanctions and PEP screening against DFAT, UN Security Council, and PEP databases. While fit2work offers similar compliance checks through the Equifax IDMatrix suite, Refchecks goes further with continuous post-hire monitoring — automated re-screening on configurable schedules across VEVO, police, sanctions, adverse media, professional licences, and credit checks. fit2work has no equivalent ongoing monitoring capability. Refchecks also now offers a white-label portal so agencies can brand the candidate experience as their own — something fit2work does not support.
fit2work's portal feels dated, their pricing is opaque, and their per-check costs start at nearly five times what Refchecks charges. For organisations that are not locked into Equifax by procurement policy, Refchecks delivers a more capable platform, ongoing compliance monitoring, a better user experience, and significantly better value for money. It is the smarter choice for modern recruitment teams.
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