Bullhorn vs Crelate
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Staffing Agency Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 29, 2026.
The short answer
Bullhorn ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Staffing firm owners and recruiters tracking candidates, placements, and client billing. The market leader with an unparalleled integration ecosystem for large-scale staffing operations.
At a glance
| Bullhorn | Crelate | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Staffing Agency Software Tools (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Staffing Agency Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Enterprise-grade extensibility | Flexible and user-friendly |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($150 to $300+/user/mo) | $$$ ($99 to $199/user/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Kirkland, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2012 |
Bullhorn
The market leader with an unparalleled integration ecosystem for large-scale staffing operations.
www.bullhorn.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Staffing Agency Software Tools (2026)
Crelate
A flexible, intuitive platform backed by exceptional customer support for growing firms.
www.crelate.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Staffing Agency Software Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.