Bullhorn 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
Bullhorn
The market-leading platform for staffing and recruitment agencies
Best for: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms, especially temp/contract
✓Unmatched scale: 300+ marketplace integrations and 110+ VMS connections
✓Deepest temp/contract back-office (timesheets, pay & bill)
✕Dated, click-heavy UI that reviewers call sluggish
✕Automation and AI (Amplify) are expensive modular add-ons
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 Bullhorn if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Firefish doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Firefish doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Firefish doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Choose Firefish if…
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Bullhorn | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhorn (official) | $495/mo | $1,980/mo | $4,950/mo |
| 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 Bullhorn and Firefish pricing compare?
Bullhorn pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Firefish pricing starts at £80/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Bullhorn cost?
Bullhorn pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Publishes small-agency pricing only: Starter $99/user/mo (1–2 users) and Core $165/user/mo. Pro and larger deployments are quote-based, and optional modules (AI Search & Match, Onboarding, Back Office) are priced separately (vendor pricing page, 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.
Which is rated higher, Bullhorn or Firefish?
Firefish is rated higher: 4.4/5 on G2 versus 4.2/5 for Bullhorn.
Who is Bullhorn best for, and who is Firefish best for?
Bullhorn: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms, especially temp/contract. Firefish: UK agencies that treat their website and brand as a candidate channel.