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Head-to-head · Staffing Software

Bullhorn vs AkkenCloud

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Bullhorn #1 in Staffing Software 8.8/10 From $99/user/mo ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Bullhorn
AkkenCloud #8 in Staffing Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AkkenCloud

Bullhorn leads on 0 checks, AkkenCloud on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBullhorn · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresAkkenCloud · 3 of 3

Bullhorn scores higher on our rubric for staffing software: 8.8 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

AkkenCloud offers temp staffing workflows; Bullhorn doesn't publish it. AkkenCloud offers job order management; Bullhorn doesn't publish it. AkkenCloud offers mobile app; Bullhorn doesn't publish it.

Bullhorn is the better fit for staffing firms wanting a mature, connected ATS. AkkenCloud is the better fit for staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office.

  • Bullhorn fits best

    Staffing firms wanting a mature, connected ATS

  • AkkenCloud fits best

    Staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office

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Side by side

Feature Bullhorn 8.8/10 Visit ↗ AkkenCloud 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 6.5
Ranking #1 in Staffing Software #8 in Staffing Software
Best for Staffing firms wanting a mature, connected ATS Staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/user/mo Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Integrations 350+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bullhorn 0/3 · AkkenCloud 3/3
Temp staffing workflows Not published ✓ (best)
Job order management Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Back-office tools Not published Full_suite
Candidate database limit Not published Not published
Integration options Not published Api
Our review
Pros
  • Combines candidate, job, client, and placement management
  • Resume parsing, workflow automation, and interview scheduling
  • 350+ marketplace partners plus Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, and API access
  • Connects applicant tracking and CRM with job orders and placements.
  • Includes temporary shift scheduling, payroll, time and expense, and accounting.
  • Customer portal supports job orders, invoices, and timesheets.
Cons
  • Access starts at $99 per user per month
  • Advanced AI and automation features sit in higher tiers
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
  • Plan prices are not published; buying starts with a demo-led sales process.
  • Its broad back-office scope may exceed the needs of firms seeking recruiting only.
  • Named integrations are limited to Microsoft Outlook and VMSpark.
Our verdict

Bullhorn is a cloud-based applicant tracking system and recruitment CRM for staffing and recruitment agencies. It centralizes candidate, job, client, and placement records while covering resume parsing, career portals, job posting,…

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AkkenCloud brings recruiting and staffing operations into one cloud-based platform for agencies handling temporary, contract, and direct-hire placements. Applicant tracking, onboarding, candidate and client CRM, job-order management,…

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  1. BullhornStaffing Software 8.8From $99/user/mo
  2. AkkenCloudStaffing Software 6.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bullhorn — where it wins

    • Combines candidate, job, client, and placement management
    • Resume parsing, workflow automation, and interview scheduling
    • 350+ marketplace partners plus Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Access starts at $99 per user per month
    • Advanced AI and automation features sit in higher tiers
    • Documentation is the listed support channel

  • AkkenCloud — where it wins

    • Connects applicant tracking and CRM with job orders and placements.
    • Includes temporary shift scheduling, payroll, time and expense, and accounting.
    • Customer portal supports job orders, invoices, and timesheets.

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices are not published; buying starts with a demo-led sales process.
    • Its broad back-office scope may exceed the needs of firms seeking recruiting only.
    • Named integrations are limited to Microsoft Outlook and VMSpark.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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