Head to head

Bullhorn vs Happlicant

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Bullhorn

$99/user/mo

The default agency ATS conversation: staffing CRM, automations and a large marketplace. Starter is published at $99/user/month, with everything above it quoted.

Where Bullhorn fits

Staffing agencies
Desks that need client management next to jobs
Firms that live on the Bullhorn marketplace
Buyers comparing Bullhorn against Loxo or Vincere

Happlicant

$69/user/mo 7 day free trial

Happlicant is an agency ATS plus CRM at $69/user/mo on the quarterly plan, with unlimited jobs, candidates, and clients on every seat. A 7-day trial is available with no credit card.

Where Happlicant fits

Solo recruiters who want ATS and CRM in one login without job caps
Small desks that prefer a published per-seat rate over Bullhorn-class quotes
Agencies that source on LinkedIn and need a Chrome extension plus parser
Teams that will stay under Enterprise and do not need SSO yet

At a glance

Detail	Bullhorn	Happlicant
Starting price	$99/user/mo	$69/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Not on record	7 day free trial
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	ATS, CRM	ATS, CRM
Capterra	4.0 from 1,023 reviews	Not enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Bullhorn

Stands out: Staffing CRM plus a marketplace of more than 300 partners on Core.

Watch out: Only the two small-agency tiers are published. AI, automation and analytics all sit behind a quote.

Not the right fit for

In-house tech talent teams that want structured hiring
Teams that need MCP today

Happlicant

Stands out: Every seat includes AI resume parsing, a LinkedIn Chrome sourcing extension, and full ATS/CRM automation. There is no job or candidate cap below Enterprise.

Watch out: Enterprise (SSO, custom APIs, unlimited users on a flat fee) is quoted separately. A Leads Discovery add-on that feeds 10 open jobs a day is $49/user/mo on top of the seat.

Not the right fit for

In-house TA teams that need a corporate ATS, not an agency desk CRM
Firms that require SSO and a public API on the first paid plan

Pros and cons

Bullhorn

Published Starter at $99/user/month
Marketplace of 300-plus partners on Core
Purpose-built staffing CRM shape

No MCP
The capabilities most agencies want sit behind a quote
Published prices exclude VAT

Happlicant

Published $69/user/mo quarterly rate with unlimited jobs and candidates
AI resume parser and LinkedIn Chrome extension included on the seat
7-day free trial with no credit card

SSO and custom APIs wait for a quoted Enterprise plan
Leads Discovery is a $49/user/mo add-on, not in the base seat
Per-user pricing grows linearly until you hit the flat-fee Enterprise deal

What each one costs

Bullhorn

$99/user/mo

Starter $99/user/mo; Core $165/user/mo. Pro, Max and larger plans are quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Happlicant

$69/user/mo

Quarterly billing is $69/user/mo. Month-to-month is $75/user/mo. Both include unlimited jobs, candidates, and clients, AI resume parsing, and the LinkedIn Chrome extension. Enterprise is custom (SSO, custom APIs, unlimited users on a flat fee). Leads Discovery is a $49/user/mo add-on. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Bullhorn cheaper than Happlicant?

Happlicant starts lower, at $69/user/mo against $99/user/mo for Bullhorn. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Bullhorn or Happlicant for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Happlicant offers a 7 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?