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Head-to-head · Recruiting CRM Software

Bullhorn vs Avature

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Bullhorn #3 in Recruiting CRM Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Bullhorn
Avature #7 in Recruiting CRM Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Avature

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBullhorn · 8.7/10

Bullhorn scores higher on our rubric for recruiting crm software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Bullhorn is the better fit for mature staffing and recruiting firms. Avature is the better fit for large organizations needing customization.

  • Bullhorn fits best

    Mature staffing and recruiting firms

  • Avature fits best

    Large organizations needing customization

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Side by side

Feature Bullhorn 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Avature 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Recruiting CRM Software #7 in Recruiting CRM Software
Best for Mature staffing and recruiting firms Large organizations needing customization
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 350+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Bullhorn 0/3 · Avature 0/3
Talent pools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email sequences Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sourcing extension Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Pipeline stages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Candidate record limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reporting level Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines applicant tracking, CRM, parsing, scheduling, and job distribution
  • Supports workflow automation, reporting, dashboards, and mobile record access
  • Adds AI search, matching, enrichment, screening, and outreach on higher tiers
  • Configurable workflows support complex requisitions and approval processes.
  • AI matching, ranking, and recommendations assist candidate discovery.
  • Open integrations connect HR, calendar, assessment, and communication systems.
Cons
  • No perpetual free plan or free trial
  • Pro and Max pricing is custom
  • Advanced AI and CRM capabilities start above the entry tier
  • Contact-sales pricing makes plan-by-plan cost comparison difficult.
  • Broad functionality may require substantial configuration and implementation planning.
  • Organizations seeking a narrow, ready-to-run recruiting tool may find it excessive.
Our verdict

Bullhorn is a cloud-based applicant tracking and customer relationship management platform for staffing and recruitment agencies. It centralizes candidate, job, client, and communication records across sourcing, applications, interviews,…

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Avature is an enterprise applicant tracking and recruiting CRM platform for large organizations managing complex, multi-region hiring. It brings together requisition and approval workflows, role-specific screening, assessments, interview…

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  1. BullhornRecruiting CRM Software 8.7Paid
  2. AvatureRecruiting CRM Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bullhorn — where it wins

    • Combines applicant tracking, CRM, parsing, scheduling, and job distribution
    • Supports workflow automation, reporting, dashboards, and mobile record access
    • Adds AI search, matching, enrichment, screening, and outreach on higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • No perpetual free plan or free trial
    • Pro and Max pricing is custom
    • Advanced AI and CRM capabilities start above the entry tier

  • Avature — where it wins

    • Configurable workflows support complex requisitions and approval processes.
    • AI matching, ranking, and recommendations assist candidate discovery.
    • Open integrations connect HR, calendar, assessment, and communication systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes plan-by-plan cost comparison difficult.
    • Broad functionality may require substantial configuration and implementation planning.
    • Organizations seeking a narrow, ready-to-run recruiting tool may find it excessive.
  • Bullhorn8.7/10 · Paid

    A mature recruiting CRM with broad workflows, automation, and AI capabilities for staffing firms.

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  • Avature8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad recruiting CRM for large organizations that need tailored workflows and integrations.

    Visit AvatureFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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