Bullhorn alternative for Australian recruitment agencies
Short answer: Klose Recruit is a more cost effective Bullhorn alternative for boutique and growing Australian agencies. Plans start from A$75 per user per month on annual plans, or from A$89 per user per month on monthly plans, with the ATS, recruitment CRM and live placement fees, GP margins and revenue forecasts in every plan. Bullhorn small agency plans start at A$99 per user per month.
Updated 4 November 2026
Klose Recruit and Bullhorn, side by side
| Area | Klose Recruit | Bullhorn (small agency plans) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From A$75 per user per month on annual plans, or A$89 monthly | Starter A$99 per user per month |
| Next plan up | Same platform for every user | Core A$165 per user per month |
| Recruitment CRM (sales pipeline) | Included, one shared database with the ATS | Listed from the Pro plan, price on enquiry |
| Financial insights | Live placement fees, GP margins and a weighted revenue forecast | Real time analytics listed from the Pro plan |
| Setup | Free migration on annual plans | Free implementation on every small agency plan |
| Based in | Brisbane, Australia | Global, with an ANZ presence |
Bullhorn details are taken from the Bullhorn AU pricing page as of 4 November 2026 and may have changed since. Check the vendor's site for current details. All product names are trademarks of their owners.
Who should choose which
Choose Klose Recruit if
You run a boutique or growing Australian agency and want the ATS, recruitment CRM and live placement fees, GP margins and revenue forecasts in one place, at one published price per user.
Choose Bullhorn if
You need a very large app marketplace, deep custom workflows, or contractor and back office tools at scale.
Where Bullhorn is strong
Bullhorn has a deep feature set, an app marketplace of more than 300 partners and long experience serving staffing firms of every size, including back office and contractor workflows.
Where Klose Recruit is different
Klose Recruit was founded by Australian recruiters in Brisbane and is built as a revenue intelligence platform. The recruitment CRM is part of every plan, not a higher tier. It tracks placement fees, GP margins and a weighted revenue forecast live. See financial insights, ATS and CRM in one and the full platform. Weighing up costs? Read what recruitment software costs in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Bullhorn alternative in Australia?
For boutique and growing Australian agencies, Klose Recruit puts the ATS, recruitment CRM and live financial insights in one platform, from A$75 per user per month on annual plans, or from A$89 per user per month on monthly plans.
Is Klose Recruit cheaper than Bullhorn?
Bullhorn Starter is A$99 per user per month and Core is A$165, per its AU pricing page. Klose Recruit is from A$75 per user per month on annual plans, or from A$89 per user per month on monthly plans.
Which Bullhorn plan includes the recruitment CRM?
Bullhorn lists the recruitment CRM sales pipeline from its Pro plan, which is priced on enquiry. In Klose Recruit the CRM is part of every plan.
Can I move from Bullhorn to Klose Recruit?
Yes. We import candidates, clients and open roles. Migration is free on annual plans.
Is Klose Recruit Australian?
Yes. Klose Recruit Pty Ltd is based in Brisbane and was founded by Australian recruiters.