Compare/Head to head

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, Dashboards & leaderboards, 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 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?