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Head-to-head · Recruitment Agency Software

Mercury vs TempWorks

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Mercury #2 in Recruitment Agency Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Mercury
TempWorks #5 in Recruitment Agency Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit TempWorks

Mercury leads on 0 checks, TempWorks on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Mercury is the better fit for agencies needing end-to-end operations. TempWorks is the better fit for staffing firms needing payroll operations.

  • Mercury fits best

    Agencies needing end-to-end operations

  • TempWorks fits best

    Staffing firms needing payroll operations

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Side by side

Feature Mercury 9.3/10 Visit ↗ TempWorks 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #2 in Recruitment Agency Software #5 in Recruitment Agency Software
Best for Agencies needing end-to-end operations Staffing firms needing payroll operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mercury 6/6 · TempWorks 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 ✓ (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
  • Combines recruiting, assignments, onboarding, payroll, billing, and attendance
  • Supports career sites, resume parsing, scheduling, and workflow automation
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with staffing-focused integrations
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
  • The $49 Core plan is positioned for small agencies
  • Broad back-office features may exceed recruiting-only needs
  • Pricing is listed for Core rather than multiple published plan tiers
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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TempWorks is a staffing and recruiting software suite for agencies managing candidates, clients, job orders, assignments, placements, onboarding, and back-office operations. Its scope spans applicant tracking, candidate records, customer…

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  1. MercuryRecruitment Agency Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. TempWorksRecruitment Agency Software 8.9Pricing 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

  • TempWorks — where it wins

    • Combines recruiting, assignments, onboarding, payroll, billing, and attendance
    • Supports career sites, resume parsing, scheduling, and workflow automation
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with staffing-focused integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The $49 Core plan is positioned for small agencies
    • Broad back-office features may exceed recruiting-only needs
    • Pricing is listed for Core rather than multiple published plan tiers
  • Mercury9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit MercuryFull verdict →
  • TempWorks8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad staffing suite for agencies that need payroll operations alongside recruiting.

    Visit TempWorksFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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