Recruitly vs Bond Adapt
See how Recruitly compares to Bond Adapt and why more recruitment agencies are making the switch
About Bond Adapt
Bond Adapt is a long-established recruitment software system focusing on staffing agencies in the UK and Europe.
The Recruitly Advantage
While Bond Adapt offers a traditional, established recruitment system with extensive customization options, Recruitly delivers a modern, cloud-based platform with superior AI capabilities, integrated marketing tools, and advanced automation at a more affordable price point with faster implementation.
Key Differences
Why recruitment agencies choose Recruitly over Bond Adapt
Recruitly provides a modern cloud-based platform with regular updates, while Bond Adapt offers an older technology stack with less frequent updates
Recruitly offers cutting-edge AI capabilities powered by Qdrant vector database and OpenAI embeddings, while Bond Adapt has minimal AI features
Recruitly includes built-in email marketing with AI template designer, whereas Bond Adapt requires third-party tools for comprehensive marketing
Recruitly delivers faster implementation (2-4 weeks) compared to Bond Adapt's typical 3-6 month deployment timeline
Recruitly features AI CV editing and rewriting with built-in profile enrichment, capabilities that Bond Adapt lacks entirely
Recruitly offers direct integration with 50+ job boards, while Bond Adapt requires additional middleware for comprehensive job posting
Recruitly includes comprehensive GDPR compliance automation with dashboards, while Bond Adapt offers more manual compliance tools
Recruitly provides more intuitive user experience requiring minimal training, compared to Bond Adapt's steep learning curve
Recruitly's homegrown drip feed/sequencing for outreach campaigns is not matched by Bond Adapt's more limited communication tools
Recruitly's pricing is significantly more affordable and transparent, typically 40-50% less than Bond Adapt's enterprise pricing
Feature Comparison
See how Recruitly and Bond Adapt stack up feature by feature
| Feature | Recruitly | Bond Adapt |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking System (ATS) | ||
| Job Board Multi-Posting | Native (50+ job boards) | Requires middleware |
| AI-Powered Candidate Matching | Advanced AI with semantic search | Basic keyword matching |
| Two-Way Communication | Built-in WhatsApp (coming soon), SMS, VoIP | Limited, requires add-ons |
| CRM for Business Development | Modern CRM with automation | Traditional CRM system |
| CV Formatting & Submission | Advanced editor with AI rewrite | Basic CV formatting |
| Interview Scheduling | Automated scheduling system | Basic calendar integration |
| Revenue & Commission Tracking | User-friendly tracking system | Complex financial system |
| Workflow Automation | 50+ user-friendly automation rules | Limited automation |
| GDPR Compliance | Automated GDPR management | Manual compliance tools |
| AI CV Generator | Built-in with built-in profile enrichment | Not available |
| Email Marketing | Built-in with AI template designer | Requires third-party tools |
| User Interface | Modern, intuitive design | Dated interface with steep learning curve |
| Implementation Time | 2-4 weeks | 3-6 months |
| Deployment Options | Modern cloud architecture | On-premise or hosted options |
What Our Customers Say
Hear from customers who switched from Bond Adapt to Recruitly
"After years of struggling with Bond Adapt's complexity and high costs, moving to Recruitly was transformative for our agency. we are saving over £30,000 annually while benefiting from modern features like AI matching and built-in marketing tools."
Richard Thompson
Managing Director, Strategic Recruitment Partners
"The implementation of Recruitly took just three weeks compared to the six months we spent deploying Bond Adapt. The user interface is infinitely more intuitive, and our recruiters were productive almost immediately rather than requiring weeks of training."
Emma Hughes
Operations Director, Quantum Staffing Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Bond Adapt to Recruitly
How difficult is it to migrate from Bond Adapt to Recruitly?
Recruitly has developed specialised migration tools specifically for Bond Adapt users, making the transition much smoother than you might expect. Our implementation team handles the entire data migration process, typically completing it in 2-4 weeks with minimal disruption to your operations. We have successfully migrated numerous agencies from Bond Adapt with excellent results.
Will we lose any functionality by switching from Bond Adapt to Recruitly?
Most Bond Adapt users find they gain functionality when switching to Recruitly, particularly in areas like AI matching, marketing automation, and candidate engagement. While Bond Adapt offers extensive customization options, Recruitly provides more modern, user-friendly features that align with current recruitment best practices without requiring complex custom development.
How does Recruitly's cloud-based approach compare to Bond Adapt's deployment options?
Recruitly's modern cloud architecture (built on Google and AWS infrastructure) offers significant advantages over Bond Adapt's traditional deployment options, including automatic updates, improved security, better scalability, and reduced IT overhead. Most agencies report substantial cost savings on infrastructure and maintenance after switching from Bond Adapt to Recruitly.
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