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Bullhorn vs Mercury xRM

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

Starting price

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

Mercury xRM

Quote-based

Recruitment CRM and ATS from Mercury xRM Ltd, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for staffing firms already on Microsoft, covering candidates, clients, placements and back office. It is sold by quote through a live demo, and the Microsoft licenses underneath are a separate cost.

Where Mercury xRM fits

  • Staffing firms already on Microsoft 365
  • Agencies wanting CRM, ATS and back office together
  • Recruitment groups in the US, UK and Australia

At a glance

DetailBullhornMercury xRM
Starting price$99/user/moQuote-based
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
Capterra4.0 from 1,023 reviewsNot 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

Mercury xRM

Stands out: Microsoft Copilot runs natively through Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, and Mercury AI turns call audio into vacancy records and job ads. Mercury says its US clients fill roles in 19.9 days against a 36.5 day industry average.

Watch out: It is not the Mercury business bank at mercury.com, and it depends on the Microsoft Dynamics stack. Mercury publishes no license fee, and the Microsoft licenses underneath are a separate cost it does not price.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams wanting a simple per-seat price
  • Firms avoiding the Microsoft Dynamics stack
  • Buyers looking for the Mercury business bank

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

Mercury xRM

  • Copilot built into recruiting workflows
  • Back office for perm and contract placements
  • Teams and Outlook in the same platform
  • No public license price
  • Requires the Microsoft Dynamics stack
  • Microsoft licensing is an extra cost

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

Mercury xRM

Quote-based

Mercury does not publish a license price. Buyers book a live demo of the CRM, ATS, automation, middle and back office, and analytics to get a quote. Microsoft licenses for Dynamics 365 are a separate cost. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Bullhorn or Mercury xRM for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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