Bullhorn is one of the most established names in recruitment software, built for staffing and recruitment agencies. Wizard Application includes a recruitment ATS too, but places it inside a wider platform that also runs your CRM, contractor timesheets, invoicing, projects and internal HR.
If you are choosing between them, this guide sets out how they compare, where each one is strong, and which kind of agency each suits best.
At a glance
| Wizard Application | Bullhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant tracking | Included, with customisable hiring pipelines | The core product, built for staffing agencies |
| Client CRM | Included in the same platform | Included alongside the ATS |
| AI for candidates | AI CV parsing, screening and matching on the Professional and Enterprise plans | AI and automation across the platform |
| Timesheets and invoicing | Included | Through its back office and middle office products |
| Payroll | Xero payroll integration on the Professional and Enterprise plans | Through partner payroll and accounting services |
| Internal HR and projects | HR, projects and a help desk included | Not part of the recruitment platform |
Where Bullhorn is strong
Bullhorn is built for recruitment from the ground up. It knows the language of staffing, from submissions and placements to back office billing, and it is used by thousands of agencies, including some of the largest. For big staffing firms with complex workflows, that depth and ecosystem are real advantages.
Where Wizard Application is different
- The whole agency on one platform. The recruitment ATS runs alongside the CRM, contractor timesheets and invoicing, so a placement flows through to billing without leaving the platform.
- Your own team too. Internal HR, projects and a help desk are part of the same workspace, not separate systems for the agency itself.
- AI where it helps. On the Professional and Enterprise plans, AI can parse CVs and help screen and match candidates, with your consultants making the decisions.
- Simple to start. You can start on the free Starter plan, and our migration team moves your candidates, jobs and clients across, with a staging link to check everything before you switch.
Which should you choose
Bullhorn may suit you better if you run a large staffing business with high volumes, complex compliance workflows, and a team that relies on recruitment-specific tools across front, middle and back office.
Wizard Application may suit you better if you are a smaller or growing agency that wants recruitment, client relationships, timesheets, invoicing and internal HR in one place, without assembling and paying for several systems.
Moving from Bullhorn
If you decide to switch, our guide to switching from Bullhorn to Wizard Application covers how to export your data, how candidates, jobs and clients map across, and what to do about GDPR along the way.
When you are ready to compare the two properly, see our plans or request a free migration assessment.
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Bullhorn is a trademark of Bullhorn, Inc. Details about Bullhorn were correct at the time of writing (September 2026), based on its public website, and may have changed since. Product names and logos are used only to identify the products being compared, and do not imply any endorsement or partnership.