Head-to-head · Recruitment Agency Software
Aqore vs Bullhorn
Aqore leads on 0 checks, Bullhorn on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAqore · 9.2/10
- Most featuresAqore · 5 of 6
Aqore scores higher on our rubric for recruitment agency software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Aqore is the better fit for full-service staffing agencies. Bullhorn is the better fit for mature agencies wanting advanced ATS workflows.
- Aqore fits best
Full-service staffing agencies
- Bullhorn fits best
Mature agencies wanting advanced ATS workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Aqore 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Bullhorn 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Recruitment Agency Software | #8 in Recruitment Agency Software |
| Best for | Full-service staffing agencies | Mature agencies wanting advanced ATS workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $99/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Docs |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 350+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Aqore 5/6 · Bullhorn 0/6 | ||
| Candidate database | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Placement tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Timesheet tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Invoicing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Candidate portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Job board posting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Aqore is a cloud-based staffing platform for recruitment and staffing agencies. Its Zenople product brings together applicant tracking, candidate management, resume parsing, candidate search, job-order matching, client and sales… Read the review → |
Bullhorn is a cloud-based applicant tracking and customer relationship management platform for staffing and recruitment agencies. It brings candidate, job, client, and communication records into one system across sourcing, applications,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Aqore — where it wins
- Covers recruiting, CRM, placements, timesheets, payroll, and invoicing
- Supports portals, mobile apps, dashboards, and KPI tracking
- Connects with major job boards, screening, tax, and payroll services
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a personalized quote from sales
- No public free plan is offered
- Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of focused ATS buyers
Bullhorn — where it wins
- Resume parsing creates structured candidate records
- Career portals, job distribution, and interview scheduling
- Workflow automation, reporting, mobile access, and AI features
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $99 per user per month
- Pro and Max use custom pricing
- No free trial or perpetual free plan
- Aqore9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad staffing platform covering recruiting, operations, payroll, invoicing, and reporting.
Visit AqoreFull verdict → - Bullhorn8.6/10 · Paid
A mature ATS and CRM with deep workflows, AI features, and higher entry pricing.
Visit BullhornFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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