How to Choose a Bullhorn Alternative
Bullhorn is the leading ATS and CRM for staffing agencies, but firms look elsewhere for three main reasons: cost, quote-based pricing, and complexity. The right replacement depends on which of those pushed you to look.
If you want AI-driven staffing for less, Ceipal and iSmartRecruit pair an ATS and CRM with matching and automation, and JobDiva covers enterprise staffing with VMS sync.
If your focus is recruitment marketing or a lighter CRM, Firefish and Voyager Infinity are agency-focused, Daxtra adds parsing and search, and Recruitee or Workable suit agencies wanting a simpler tool. Decide whether your gap is cost, enterprise depth, or simplicity, then compare features and pricing.
Bullhorn Alternatives Compared
Every published price below was checked against the vendor's own pricing page in 2026. The Bullhorn row is included so you can see what each alternative competes against, including whether it publishes pricing, which many agencies weigh against Bullhorn's quote-only model.
| Alternative | Best for | Starting price (verified 2026) | Published pricing | Why teams switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceipal Ats | Staffing agencies wanting AI and automation | From about $24/user/mo | Yes | AI-driven staffing ATS and workforce tools |
| iSmartRecruit | Staffing and recruiting agencies | From about $23/user/mo | Yes | Affordable staffing ATS and CRM |
| JobDiva | Enterprise staffing and recruiting | Custom quote | No | Enterprise staffing ATS with VMS sync |
| Firefish Software | Recruitment agencies wanting marketing | From about $65/user/mo | Yes | Recruitment CRM with candidate marketing |
| Voyager Infinity | Recruitment agencies wanting a CRM | Custom quote | No | Recruitment CRM for agencies |
| Daxtra | Resume parsing and search for recruiters | Custom quote | No | CV parsing, search, and matching |
| Gem | Sourcing and talent CRM | Custom quote | No | AI sourcing and talent CRM |
| Workable | All-in-one hiring for SMBs and mid-market | Standard from about $299/mo | Yes | Job posting, AI sourcing, and tracking |
| Recruitee | Collaborative hiring for growing teams | Launch from about $249/mo | Yes | Collaborative hiring with published pricing |
| JobScore | Small companies wanting a simple ATS | Free; paid from about $99/mo | Yes | Simple ATS with a free tier |
| Bullhorn (for reference) | ATS and CRM for staffing agencies | Custom quote | No | The baseline these alternatives compete with |
How We Scored These Alternatives
Match scores weigh four things: how well the tool covers what Bullhorn does well for staffing, strength where firms say it falls short (cost, quote-based pricing, and complexity), value at typical agency sizes, and ease of use. A higher score means a closer fit for the widest range of staffing firms, not that it wins for every agency.
Sources
Pricing verified in 2026 against each vendor pricing page: Ceipal pricing, iSmartRecruit pricing, Firefish pricing, Workable pricing, and Recruitee pricing. Bullhorn, JobDiva, Voyager Infinity, Daxtra, and Gem quote each customer individually.
Related Comparisons
Comparing options across the same category? These guides use the same verified-pricing method:
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Verified on 15 September 2026 by the SaaSRat editorial team. Pricing and contract terms change often; confirm current rates with the vendor before purchasing.
