Recruiting ATS vs Bullhorn
Bullhorn's pricing page lists plans for small and larger recruitment agencies. This page compares what we could verify on Bullhorn's public pricing page with what Recruiting ATS includes.
The short answer
If you run a boutique agency and want to start this week without a sales call or an annual contract, Recruiting ATS costs $20 per seat per month and includes a client portal your clients use for free. Bullhorn's listed plans start at $99 per user per month on an annual contract.
At a glance
| At a glance | Recruiting ATS | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Starting list price | $20 per seat per month | From $99 per user per month (Starter); Core $165; Pro and Max by quote |
| Billing and contract | Monthly, cancel anytime | Annual contract |
| Free trial | 7 days, no credit card | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Setup | Self-serve, no implementation call | Free implementation listed on Starter, Core and Pro |
| Client portal | Included, free for your clients, no seats used | Not covered on the pricing page: ask Bullhorn |
What a 5-recruiter team pays at list price
Recruiting ATS
$100
per month
$1,200 per year
Bullhorn
$495
per month
$5,940 per year
Starting list prices from public pricing pages, before discounts, taxes or add-ons.
What every Recruiting ATS seat includes
- Visual pipeline for every search, with board and list views
- Client portal where clients review shared candidates and comment
- Resume and job description parsing
- Placements, fees, payment due dates and guarantees
- Interviews and calendar, with optional Google Calendar or Outlook
- Import from CSV, Excel or JSON, export to CSV
When another tool may fit better
Recruiting ATS is built for boutique agencies. It doesn't do these things today:
- More than 10 seats in the online plan (email us if you need more)
- Timesheets or payroll for contractors
- Job board posting or a public careers page
- Automated email sequences for outreach
- An app interface in languages other than English
If you need any of these, ask Bullhorn whether they're included in the plan you'd buy.
Switching to Recruiting ATS
Export your data from Bullhorn to CSV or Excel, then import candidates, clients, jobs and pipeline rows into Recruiting ATS and map the columns. There's no one-click importer for a specific ATS, so plan a short clean-up of your files first.
Questions
How much does Bullhorn cost compared to Recruiting ATS?
Bullhorn's pricing page lists Starter at $99 and Core at $165 per user per month, with higher plans by quote, on an annual contract (October 2026). Recruiting ATS is $20 per seat per month, billed monthly.
Do I need an annual contract with Recruiting ATS?
No. Recruiting ATS is billed monthly and you can cancel at any time. Your access continues until the end of the period you paid for.
Can I move my data from Bullhorn to Recruiting ATS?
Yes, through files. Export candidates, clients and jobs to CSV or Excel, then import them into Recruiting ATS with column mapping. There's no direct Bullhorn connector.
Is there a free trial?
Recruiting ATS has a 7-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.
Sources
- Bullhorn pricing (checked October 2026)
Bullhorn is a trademark of its owner. Recruiting ATS isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Bullhorn.
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