Bullhorn is the industry-standard platform for staffing agencies. If you're a direct employer trying to hire SDRs, it's the wrong tool entirely.
Try Shortlist Free — 5 Candidates in 48 Hours →| Factor | Shortlist | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Target user | ✅ Founders, HR teams, sales leaders | Staffing agencies and recruiters (not direct employers) |
| Starting price | ✅ Free pilot / from $199/mo | $99–$199+/user/mo (enterprise-negotiated) |
| Candidate sourcing | ✅ Proactive passive SDR sourcing | Candidate database management for agency use |
| SDR specialization | ✅ SDR/BDR purpose-built scoring | None — general staffing CRM |
| Implementation complexity | ✅ 2-minute role brief | Weeks of agency onboarding and configuration |
| Placement fees | ✅ No placement fees | Not applicable — tool for agencies that charge fees |
| Best for | ✅ Direct employers hiring SDRs | Staffing agencies managing candidate databases |
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