A Simpler, More Affordable Bullhorn Alternative
Bullhorn is a powerful enterprise staffing platform — but quote-based pricing (often $20k+/year for small-to-mid agencies), a paid implementation and module add-ons make it heavy for smaller teams. Beagler gives you ATS, CRM, invoicing and payroll at published pricing from $9.90/user/month.
Why agencies look for a Bullhorn alternative
Bullhorn is one of the most established platforms in staffing, with a deep CRM, AI search-and-match and a large integrations marketplace. For mid-to-large firms with the budget and a team to administer it, that power pays off. The trade-offs hit smaller agencies first: pricing is custom and quote-based (commonly starting in the low five figures per year), setup is an implementation project rather than a sign-up, and capabilities like invoicing typically come through add-ons or the marketplace.
Beagler takes the opposite approach. Pricing is published and starts at $9.90 per user/month, with self serve setup in minutes and the agency essentials (recruitment CRM, invoicing, payroll and AI) included rather than bolted on. It isn’t trying to out-feature an enterprise suite; it’s built so a small or growing desk gets everything it needs without the cost and complexity.
3 reasons agencies switch from Bullhorn
Less cost, less setup, fewer tools.
Transparent, published pricing
From $9.90/user/month, published on the site. No custom quotes, no negotiating modules, no surprise annual minimums.
Live in minutes
Self-serve setup with a quick wizard, instead of a paid onboarding and implementation timeline.
Billing built in
Invoicing, payroll and expenses are included — bill placements and pay contractors without add-ons or a separate finance tool.
Beagler vs Bullhorn at a glance
Comparison reflects general product positioning. Please check the current details on each vendor’s own site.
Affordable Pricing for
Every Recruiter
Simple, transparent pricing built for every recruiter. No hidden fees, no surprises. Just powerful features to help you grow.
Free Plan
$0.00- Active Clients5
- Active Job Postings5
- Candidate Uploads30/month
- Create Invoices5/month
- Team Collaboration–
- Employee Management–
- Payroll & Expense Management–
- Review–
- Reports & Analytics–
- IntegrationsLimited
- Advanced Filter–
- AI Matching Feature–
- Public Job Portal–
Standard Plan
$9.90/user- Active ClientsUnlimited
- Active Job PostingsUnlimited
- Candidate Uploads200/month
- Create InvoicesUnlimited
- Team Collaboration
- Employee Management–
- Payroll & Expense Management–
- Review
- Reports & Analytics–
- Integrations
- Advanced Filter
- AI Matching Feature200 Actions/month
- Public Job Portal
Pro Plan
$12.90/user- Active ClientsUnlimited
- Active Job PostingsUnlimited
- Candidate UploadsUnlimited
- Create InvoicesUnlimited
- Team Collaboration
- Employee Management
- Payroll & Expense Management
- Review
- Reports & Analytics
- Integrations
- Advanced Filter
- AI Matching Feature400 Actions/month
- Public Job Portal
Bullhorn alternative — frequently asked questions
How much does Bullhorn cost compared to Beagler?
Bullhorn’s pricing is custom and quote-based, and for small-to-mid agencies annual costs commonly start in the low five figures ($20k+). Beagler publishes its prices: a free plan, Standard at $9.90 per user per month and Pro at $12.90, with no quotes and no module negotiation.
Is Bullhorn worth it for a small agency?
Bullhorn is powerful but built for mid-to-large staffing firms, with the cost and setup to match. For small and growing agencies that want a simple, all-in-one platform, an alternative like Beagler is usually faster to adopt and far cheaper.
Does Beagler integrate like Bullhorn?
Bullhorn’s strength is its large integrations marketplace. Beagler covers the core natively — email and calendar sync, a public job portal, AI matching — and builds in the agency back-office (invoicing and payroll), so you need fewer third-party tools in the first place.
Can I move from Bullhorn to Beagler?
Yes. You can add candidates by uploading resumes (the AI parses them) or import your data, and set everything up during the 30-day free trial before committing.
Does Beagler include invoicing and payroll?
Yes — both are built in, along with expenses. In Bullhorn these capabilities typically come via add-ons or the marketplace; in Beagler invoicing is included from Standard, and payroll and expenses come with Pro at $12.90 per user.
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