Head to head

Firefish vs JobAdder

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

Firefish

Sales-quoted

Recruitment CRM for agencies with perm, contract, and temp workflows and built-in AI agents. Core, Scale, and Enterprise are quote-based.

Where Firefish fits

  • Perm agencies starting on Core
  • Mixed perm and contract desks on Scale
  • Temp agencies that need shift scheduling
  • Agencies that want AI matching in the CRM

JobAdder

Quote-based

Agency ATS with job boards, CRM and placements, strongest in Australia and the UK. Quote-based, with no MCP.

Where JobAdder fits

  • Staffing agencies in Australia and the UK
  • Desks that need job boards plus placements
  • Teams that want a CRM with the ATS
  • Buyers comparing Bullhorn and Vincere

At a glance

DetailFirefishJobAdder
Starting priceSales-quotedQuote-based
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
CapterraNot enough reviews4.4 from 161 reviews

Where they pull apart

Firefish

Stands out: AI agents for matching, CV parsing, skills, content, email, and enrichment are built into the CRM.

Watch out: No published per-user price. Add-on modules such as websites and portals start from £150 each, on top of the plan quote.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house TA teams that need a corporate ATS
  • Buyers who need a published price

JobAdder

Stands out: Agency placements plus job-board distribution, with a serious Australian and UK footprint.

Watch out: No published price, and no MCP.

Not the right fit for

  • US corporate talent teams
  • Teams that need MCP

Pros and cons

Firefish

  • Covers perm, contract, and temp desks
  • AI matching and CV parsing built in
  • In-house data migration team
  • No published price
  • Add-on modules cost extra
  • Aimed at agencies, not in-house TA

JobAdder

  • Placements and job boards in one agency ATS
  • Public API
  • Strong Australian and UK presence
  • No published price
  • No MCP
  • Not a corporate structured-hiring ATS

What each one costs

Firefish

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. No public rate card on the vendor site. Core, Scale, and Enterprise are priced by recruiter count, desk types, and modules, and add-on modules start from £150 each. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

JobAdder

Quote-based

Quote-based. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Firefish or JobAdder 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?