Fountain vs Vultus Recruit
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed September 22, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Fountain
Frontline hiring OS: text-to-apply at massive volume
Best for: Employers making 500+ frontline hires a year
✓Mobile-first text-to-apply flows: no resumes, no accounts
✓24/7 AI voice screening and knockout validation
✕Franchise setups are implementation-intensive
✕Historically stops at screening; workforce management needs 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 Fountain if…
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Vultus Recruit if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Fountain doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Fountain | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Vultus Recruit (official) | $94.95/mo | $379.8/mo | $949.5/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of September 22, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Fountain and Vultus Recruit pricing compare?
Fountain uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026).
What does Fountain cost?
Fountain uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only. The suite now spans ATS, CRM, sourcing, onboarding, and shift scheduling; billing metric not published (vendor site, 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).
Who is Fountain best for, and who is Vultus Recruit best for?
Fountain: Employers making 500+ frontline hires a year. Vultus Recruit: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget.