Beamery vs Firefish
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Beamery
AI talent platform for skills-first enterprise workforce planning
Best for: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP
✓Deep skills-first frameworks and workforce intelligence
✓Surfaces overlooked candidates through intelligent mapping
✕Opaque modular pricing drives up total contract cost
✕Slow multi-stage enterprise implementations
Firefish
Recruitment CRM with built-in marketing for UK agencies
Best for: UK agencies that treat their website and brand as a candidate channel
✓Recruitment marketing (website CMS, campaigns, engagement tracking) built in
✓Outstanding UK-based support reputation
✕Rigid contract lengths reported by customers
✕Some job board integrations are paid extras
Our verdict
Choose Beamery if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Firefish doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Choose Firefish if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Beamery | Firefish |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ~ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ~ | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | – | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ✓ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ~ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | ~ |
| Open API | ✓ | ~ |
| Mobile app | – | ✓ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beamery (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Firefish (reported) | £400/mo | £1,600/mo | £4,000/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Beamery and Firefish pricing compare?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Firefish pricing starts at £80/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Beamery cost?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: a demo- and implementation-led enterprise sale with no public module pricing. Positioned as an AI workforce platform connecting into Workday and SAP SuccessFactors (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Firefish cost?
Firefish pricing starts at £80/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Vendor site is quote-led; Capterra reports Basic £80, Professional £90, Enterprise £105 per user/mo (Capterra, Oct 2025). Contract terms not verified; some job board integrations cost extra.
Who is Beamery best for, and who is Firefish best for?
Beamery: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP. Firefish: UK agencies that treat their website and brand as a candidate channel.