Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
Bullhorn vs Recruitly
Bullhorn leads on 0 checks, Recruitly on 2, and 5 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 scoreBullhorn · 6.9/10
- Lowest starting priceRecruitly · $25/user/mo
- Free planonly Recruitly
- Most featuresRecruitly · 5 of 5
Bullhorn scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 6.9 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #25 and #27.
Recruitly offers free plan; Bullhorn doesn't. Recruitly is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $99/mo.
Bullhorn is the better fit for established staffing agencies with mobile needs. Recruitly is the better fit for small teams needing a generous free ATS.
- Bullhorn fits best
Established staffing agencies with mobile needs
- Recruitly fits best
Small teams needing a generous free ATS
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Side by side
| Feature | Bullhorn 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Recruitly 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #25 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #27 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Established staffing agencies with mobile needs | Small teams needing a generous free ATS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $99/user/mo | $25/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 350+ integrations | 62+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Bullhorn 4/5 · Recruitly 5/5 | ||
| Career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume parsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board distribution | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Active jobs | Not checked yet | 25 jobs |
| Users included | Not checked yet | 1 users |
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| Our verdict | Bullhorn is a cloud-based applicant tracking and customer relationship management platform for staffing and recruitment agencies. It brings candidate, job, client, and communication records into one system, covering sourcing, applications,… Read the review → |
Recruitly is a cloud recruitment platform for external recruitment agencies and staffing firms. It combines applicant tracking, candidate and client records, job management, CV parsing, job-board distribution, interview scheduling,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bullhorn — where it wins
- Staffing-focused ATS and CRM cover the recruiting lifecycle
- Resume parsing, job distribution, scheduling, and workflow automation
- Web, iOS, Android, API access, and broad recruiting integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starter costs $99 per user per month with monthly billing
- There is no free plan or free trial
- Pro and Max require custom pricing
Recruitly — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 5 users, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
- Resume parsing, candidate matching and recruitment workflow automation
- Distribution to more than 50 job boards plus broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits usage to 200 contacts, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
- Solo supports only 1 user despite allowing 25 jobs
- Advanced limits require paid tiers, with Enterprise needed for unlimited usage
- Bullhorn6.9/10 · Paid
A staffing-focused ATS with mobile access, automation, parsing, and CRM depth.
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A generous free ATS for small teams, with parsing, automation and broad integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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