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Head-to-head · Recruitment Agency Software

Mercury vs Aqore

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Mercury #2 in Recruitment Agency Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Mercury
Aqore #3 in Recruitment Agency Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Aqore

Mercury leads on 0 checks, Aqore 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 scoreMercury · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresMercury · 6 of 6

Mercury scores higher on our rubric for recruitment agency software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Mercury is the better fit for agencies needing end-to-end operations. Aqore is the better fit for full-service staffing agencies.

  • Mercury fits best

    Agencies needing end-to-end operations

  • Aqore fits best

    Full-service staffing agencies

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Side by side

Feature Mercury 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Aqore 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #2 in Recruitment Agency Software #3 in Recruitment Agency Software
Best for Agencies needing end-to-end operations Full-service staffing agencies
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 17 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mercury 6/6 · Aqore 5/6
Candidate database ✓ ✓
Client management ✓ ✓
Placement tracking ✓ ✓
Timesheet tracking ✓ ✓
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Candidate portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Job board posting Limited Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers candidates, vacancies, placements, timesheets, expenses and invoicing
  • AI-assisted vacancy creation, matching and candidate summaries
  • Integrates with Microsoft, LinkedIn, e-signature and job-distribution tools
  • 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
Cons
  • Standard pricing requires contacting Mercury or a Customer Success Manager
  • Job-board posting is listed as limited
  • Its Microsoft-based platform may suit Microsoft-focused teams best
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote from sales
  • No public free plan is offered
  • Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of focused ATS buyers
Our verdict

Mercury is a cloud-based recruitment platform for staffing and recruitment agencies that combines CRM, ATS and back-office workflows. It supports candidate and vacancy management, searchable candidate records with parsing and filtering,…

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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…

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  1. MercuryRecruitment Agency Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. AqoreRecruitment Agency Software 9.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mercury — where it wins

    • Covers candidates, vacancies, placements, timesheets, expenses and invoicing
    • AI-assisted vacancy creation, matching and candidate summaries
    • Integrates with Microsoft, LinkedIn, e-signature and job-distribution tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard pricing requires contacting Mercury or a Customer Success Manager
    • Job-board posting is listed as limited
    • Its Microsoft-based platform may suit Microsoft-focused teams best

  • 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
  • Mercury9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    An end-to-end recruitment operations platform with deep Microsoft and workflow integrations.

    Visit MercuryFull verdict →
  • Aqore9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad staffing platform covering recruiting, operations, payroll, invoicing, and reporting.

    Visit AqoreFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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