Bullhorn vs HigherMe
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed October 23, 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
✓Deep partner ecosystem: 138 listings in its public marketplace, and VMS Sync pulls jobs from 123 VMS portals (Bullhorn marketplace and knowledge base, Oct 2026)
✓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
HigherMe
Hourly-workforce hiring for QSR and franchises
Best for: Restaurant franchises and QSR operators hiring hourly staff
✓Text-to-apply and screening built for hourly candidates
✓Native QSR and franchise workflows
✕Limited utility outside frontline/QSR hiring
✕Demo-led pricing
Our verdict
Choose Bullhorn if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment HigherMe doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment HigherMe doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment HigherMe doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Choose HigherMe if…
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Bullhorn doesn't focus on
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Bullhorn | HigherMe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
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 |
| HigherMe (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of October 23, 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 HigherMe pricing compare?
Bullhorn pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). HigherMe uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, 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 HigherMe cost?
HigherMe uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; billing metric (per-location or otherwise) not published (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Bullhorn best for, and who is HigherMe best for?
Bullhorn: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms, especially temp/contract. HigherMe: Restaurant franchises and QSR operators hiring hourly staff.