Bullhorn review
Best for: established staffing agencies that need ATS, CRM and back office together.
Staffing agencies need to track clients, job orders, candidates, placements and billing. Bullhorn covers all of it, and its marketplace adds VMS integrations, onboarding, pay and bill, and automation. It is sold per user, typically in the low hundreds per recruiter per month, on annual contracts.
Smaller or newer agencies often find Loxo, Recruit CRM or Vincere lighter and cheaper; Bullhorn's strength is scale and ecosystem.
Pros and cons
Where Bullhorn ranks
- #1 in Best Recruitment Tools for Staffing Agencies: The system of record for established agencies: ATS, sales CRM, onboarding and pay-and-bill with the largest add-on marketplace.
Head-to-head
- Bullhorn vs Loxo: Loxo wins for agencies under 50 recruiters on price, bundled sourcing and modern design; Bullhorn wins for large agencies needing back office and VMS integrations.
Alternatives to Bullhorn
Loxo
4.2/5 · search firms and small agencies that want ATS, CRM and sourcing in one
Staffing & agency softwareRecruit CRM
4.1/5 · small agencies on a budget
FAQ
What is Bullhorn best for?
Bullhorn is best for established staffing agencies that need ATS, CRM and back office together. Ideal team size: 10–10,000 recruiters.
How much does Bullhorn cost?
Bullhorn sits in our $$$ price tier ($1,000–$5,000/mo). There is no public free trial; pricing is quoted after a demo.
What are the best alternatives to Bullhorn?
The closest alternatives we rate are Loxo and Recruit CRM. Loxo is best for search firms and small agencies that want ATS, CRM and sourcing in one. Recruit CRM is best for small agencies on a budget.
Ratings reflect the editorial board's assessment of Bullhorn for the teams it is best suited to, as of October 13, 2026. Bullhorn did not pay for this review or its position. Pricing figures are approximate and change; confirm with the vendor. How we rank · Request a correction.