Recruitly vs Bullhorn
See how Recruitly compares to Bullhorn and why more recruitment agencies are making the switch
About Bullhorn
Bullhorn is one of the largest ATS providers, primarily focused on enterprise staffing firms.
The Recruitly Advantage
While Bullhorn offers robust functionality for large staffing firms, Recruitly provides a more modern, user-friendly interface with integrated marketing tools and AI capabilities at a significantly lower price point.
Key Differences
Why recruitment agencies choose Recruitly over Bullhorn
Recruitly offers integrated marketing and sales tools, while Bullhorn requires separate add-ons
Recruitly's pricing is typically 30-40% lower than Bullhorn for comparable functionality
Recruitly provides AI-powered candidate matching and content generation built-in
Recruitly's interface is more modern and intuitive, requiring less training
Recruitly offers faster implementation, typically 2-4 weeks vs 2-3 months for Bullhorn
Bullhorn requires Broadbean or third-party integrations for multi-job board posting, whereas Recruitly offers native job distribution to 50+ job boards
Bullhorn's AI-powered candidate matching is not native and requires an OpenAI API key and add-ons, while Recruitly has built-in AI matching & sourcing
Bullhorn does not natively support CV branding & formatting—agencies need a third-party tool, while Recruitly provides fully branded CV pipelines out-of-the-box
Bullhorn's SMS & WhatsApp communication requires separate providers like Twilio, while Recruitly offers built-in two-way SMS, WhatsApp, and VoIP integrations
Bullhorn charges extra for automated workflows & drip campaigns, whereas Recruitly includes automation as a core feature
Bullhorn's commission & billing tracking is not included in the base package, whereas Recruitly offers revenue tracking & placement forecasting natively
Feature Comparison
See how Recruitly and Bullhorn stack up feature by feature
| Feature | Recruitly | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking System (ATS) | ||
| Job Board Multi-Posting & Aggregation | Native (50+ job boards) | Requires Broadbean (Add-on) |
| AI-Powered Candidate Matching & Sourcing | Native AI with Qdrant vector DB | Requires OpenAI API (Add-on) |
| Two-Way SMS, Calls & Email Communication | Built-in WhatsApp (coming soon), SMS, VoIP | Requires Twilio or Aircall (Add-on) |
| CRM for Clients & Business Development | ||
| Branded CV Formatting & CV Submission Pipelines | Built-in CV branding & tracking | Requires Third-Party Tool |
| Interview Scheduling & Coordination | ||
| Commission & Billing Tracking for Placements | Built-in | Requires Add-on |
| Automated Recruiting Workflows & Drip Campaigns | Included (50+ automation rules) | Requires Add-on |
| GDPR Compliance & Data Security for Agencies | Automated GDPR & Compliance | Manual Compliance Management |
| AI CV Generator and Rewriter | Built-in with built-in profile enrichment | Not available |
| Email Marketing | Built-in with AI template designer | Requires Third-Party Tool |
| Zapier Integration | Advanced integration with webhooks | Basic integration |
What Our Customers Say
Hear from customers who switched from Bullhorn to Recruitly
"We switched from Bullhorn to Recruitly and cut our software costs by 35% while gaining more functionality. The AI features alone have saved our team countless hours."
Sarah Johnson
Operations Director, TechStaff Solutions
"Recruitly's interface is significantly more intuitive than Bullhorn. Our team was fully productive in days rather than weeks, and the integrated marketing tools eliminated the need for separate software."
Mark Thompson
Managing Partner, Vertex Recruiting
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Bullhorn to Recruitly
How difficult is it to migrate from Bullhorn to Recruitly?
Migration from Bullhorn to Recruitly is straightforward with our specialised migration tools. Most customers complete the transition in 2-4 weeks with our implementation team handling the data migration, system configuration, and user training.
Will I lose any functionality by switching from Bullhorn to Recruitly?
Most Bullhorn users find they gain functionality when switching to Recruitly, particularly in marketing automation, AI capabilities, and user experience. The only area where some very large enterprise customers might find differences is in certain specialised workflows for high-volume staffing, though most find Recruitly's streamlined approach more efficient.
How does Recruitly's pricing compare to Bullhorn?
Recruitly typically costs 30-40% less than Bullhorn for comparable functionality. While Bullhorn often charges separately for implementation, training, and add-on modules, Recruitly includes these in our straightforward pricing tiers with no hidden costs.
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