Best Bullhorn alternatives
Bullhorn is built for mid-size to enterprise staffing firms, especially temp/contract. If that isn't you, these are the closest alternatives, ranked by segment overlap and rating.
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
1.Atlas
AI-native "CRMx" that writes the record from your calls and email
Agency desks — perm, executive search and contract — that want capture and automation instead of CRM data entry
2.Vultus Recruit
Ultra-low-cost ATS for IT staffing
IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget
3.Happlicant
Lightweight, transparent ATS/CRM for solo recruiters
Solo recruiters and tiny teams who want zero bloat
4.Recruit CRM
Easy-to-use ATS + CRM for small and mid-size agencies
Small agencies that want fast onboarding and top-rated support
5.Manatal
AI-powered ATS at a budget price
Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA
6.Gem
Sourcing-first talent platform with staffing-specific plans
Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms
7.iSmartRecruit
Affordable AI recruiting platform with global, multilingual reach
Small global agencies wanting broad AI features at low cost
8.Spott
AI-native recruiting CRM built on LLMs, not legacy databases
Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees
9.Pin
AI sourcing and outreach layer with an 850M-profile database
Sourcing-led boutiques that need response rates, not a system of record
10.Tracker
Integrated ATS/CRM with native back-office and hands-on service
Mid-size staffing firms that value hands-on support
11.Ashby
Analytics-first ATS expanding from startups into agencies
Tech-focused teams that prioritize analytics and product velocity
12.Loxo
Talent intelligence platform with a 1.2B-profile sourcing database
Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound