Head-to-head · Recruitment CRM
Firefish vs Recruiterflow
Firefish leads on 0 checks, Recruiterflow 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 scoreFirefish · 7.1/10
Firefish scores higher on our rubric for recruitment crm: 7.1 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Firefish is the better fit for agencies handling varied placements. Recruiterflow is the better fit for agency teams needing CRM, ATS, and multichannel outreach.
- Firefish fits best
Agencies handling varied placements
- Recruiterflow fits best
Agency teams needing CRM, ATS, and multichannel outreach
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Side by side
| Feature | Firefish 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Recruiterflow 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Recruitment CRM | #7 in Recruitment CRM |
| Best for | Agencies handling varied placements | Agency teams needing CRM, ATS, and multichannel outreach |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $149/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Support | Docs | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Firefish 0/4 · Recruiterflow 0/4 | ||
| Email campaigns | Not published | Not published |
| Candidate sourcing | Not published | Not published |
| ATS integration | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Talent pool limit | Not published | Not published |
| Workflow automation | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Firefish combines recruitment CRM and applicant tracking for agencies working across permanent, contract and temporary placements. Candidate and client records sit alongside job management, matching, interview and offer processes,… Read the review → |
Recruiterflow brings applicant tracking and recruiting CRM into one cloud product for executive search, recruiting, and staffing firms. It is aimed at agency teams managing both client relationships and candidate pipelines, with lifecycle… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Firefish — where it wins
- Supports permanent, contract and temporary recruitment workflows
- Combines AI-assisted matching, CV parsing and candidate profiles
- Automates job posting, email sequences and recruitment workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is tailored and requires a sales conversation
- The agency website module is an add-on
- Support channels listed include documentation
Recruiterflow — where it wins
- Combines applicant tracking, client CRM, and candidate lifecycle management
- Supports parsing, matching, scheduling, and trigger-based automation
- Runs email, SMS, calls, and social sequences alongside job promotion
Where it doesn't
- Platform Plan starts at $149 per user per month
- AIRA Plan adds AI features, but its price is not stated
- The listed integrations may not cover every team's preferred tools
- Firefish7.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad agency CRM for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment workflows.
Visit FirefishFull verdict → - Recruiterflow6.7/10 · From $149/user/mo
An agency-focused ATS and CRM with broad recruiting workflows, starting at $149 per user monthly.
Visit RecruiterflowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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