Mercury
Mercury: An end-to-end recruitment operations platform with deep Microsoft and workflow integrations. Ranked #2 of 33 in Recruitment Agency Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for agencies needing end-to-end operations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.3 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forAgencies needing end-to-end operations
- Placement trackingYes
- Founded2014 · Coleshill, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Mercury
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, client and company records, placement tracking, timesheets, expenses, invoicing and payment workflows. Candidate and client portals extend selected processes beyond the internal team, while analytics dashboards and forecasting support operational oversight. Agencies looking to connect recruiting activity with post-placement administration will find its scope broader than a candidate-tracking system alone.
The platform’s Microsoft foundation is central to its ecosystem fit. Mercury is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Microsoft 365, with integrations for Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneNote. It also connects with LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, sourcing and parsing tools including DaXtra and TextKernel, communications platforms such as CloudCall and Ringover, and job-distribution tools including Broadbean, LogicMelon and Idibu. This combination supports communication, sourcing, signing and distribution workflows, although job-board posting is limited as a category capability.
AI-assisted vacancy creation, candidate matching and summaries add automation to core recruiting work, while placement validation, approval and tracking connect recruitment with timesheets, expenses, invoicing and payments. Published pricing uses a contact-sales model, so agencies must speak with Mercury or a Customer Success Manager to discuss plans. Mercury should suit agencies that want one system spanning front-, middle- and back-office operations, particularly those working within Microsoft’s ecosystem. Teams seeking a narrowly focused ATS or straightforward self-service pricing may prefer a simpler alternative.
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Mercury fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Candidate database | Yes |
| Client management | Yes |
| Placement tracking | Yes |
| Timesheet tracking | Yes |
| Invoicing | Yes |
| Candidate portal | Yes |
| Job board posting | Limited |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 17 integrations: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft OneNote, DocuSign, Adobe Sign … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | wearemercury.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Mercury integrations
Mercury lists 17 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft OneNote
- DocuSign
- Adobe Sign
- LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- DaXtra
- TextKernel
- CloudCall
- Ringover
- Broadbean
- LogicMelon
- Idibu
- HireAra
- SourceWhale
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Alternatives to Mercury
- Dynamics ATSA deep recruitment platform for agencies already invested in Microsoft technologies.9.4
- AqoreA broad staffing platform covering recruiting, operations, payroll, invoicing, and reporting.9.2
- AviontéA broad staffing platform for agencies that need recruiting and workforce operations in one system.9.1
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