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Bullhorn vs Nicoka

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

Nicoka

€130/user/mo 7 day free trial

French ATS for recruitment agencies, headhunters and freelance recruiters, priced at €130 per user per month with no setup fee and no long-term commitment. A 7-day trial includes every feature with no credit card, and the customer-management module can be dropped.

Where Nicoka fits

  • French recruitment agencies and independents
  • Headhunters wanting ATS and light CRM
  • Teams that trial for a week before buying

At a glance

DetailBullhornNicoka
Starting price$99/user/mo€130/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record7 day free trial
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

Nicoka

Stands out: One published price covers the full ATS: CV database, multiposting, a candidate portal, and tracking of prospects, clients and missions. The trial account converts into the paid account after seven days, and data is hosted in France.

Watch out: At €130 per user the entry price is high against cheaper agency ATS tools. Nicoka also sells a CABS suite at the same €130 and a separate SIRH, and the Ada AI assistant is marketed on CABS, so confirm which product you are buying.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house HR needing core HR and payroll
  • Buyers who need a US dollar price
  • Small desks seeking a cheaper seat price

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

Nicoka

  • Published price of €130 per user per month
  • 7-day trial with no card and no setup fee
  • Clients and missions tracked with candidates
  • High per-user entry price
  • ATS, CABS and SIRH product names overlap
  • Ada AI assistant marketed on CABS, not ATS

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

Nicoka

€130/user/mo

Nicoka ATS lists one full plan for recruiters and agencies at €130 per user per month, with no long-term commitment, no setup fee and cancellation at any time. A 7-day trial includes all features with no credit card, and modules such as customer management can be added or removed. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

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