Bullhorn vs Vultus Recruit
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
Vultus Recruit
Ultra-low-cost ATS for IT staffing
Best for: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget
✓Among the cheapest per-seat prices in the market
✓Handles mass mailing well
✕Bare-bones interface
✕No advanced AI matching
Our verdict
Choose Bullhorn if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Choose Vultus Recruit if…
- ✓Entry price matters: $18.99/user/mo published vs $99 for Bullhorn
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Bullhorn | Vultus Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vultus Recruit (official) | $94.95/mo | $379.8/mo | $949.5/mo |
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
Is Bullhorn cheaper than Vultus Recruit?
Vultus Recruit has the lower published starting price. Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Bullhorn pricing starts at $99/user/mo (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 Vultus Recruit cost?
Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Monthly billing, priced by team size: $18.99/user/mo for 3–5 users, $14.99 for 6–30 and $9.99 for 30+. Billed yearly those drop to $15, $11 and $8. Pricing for 1–2 users is not published (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026).
Which is rated higher, Bullhorn or Vultus Recruit?
Vultus Recruit is rated higher: 4.9/5 on G2 versus 4.2/5 for Bullhorn on G2.
Who is Bullhorn best for, and who is Vultus Recruit best for?
Bullhorn: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms, especially temp/contract. Vultus Recruit: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget.