Placely vs. Bullhorn
Placely or Bullhorn?
It depends on your workflow.
Both support recruiting. Bullhorn offers plans and integrations for small teams and larger staffing firms. Placely brings mandates, candidates, clients and sending from your Microsoft mailbox together for small search firms. The right choice depends on how your team works.
As of 8 October 2026 · Bullhorn details from public sources
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In short
Placely fits if …
- your small team wants mandates and client contacts in one place.
- you send campaigns from your Microsoft mailbox and want engagement signals per contact.
- you value one published euro price and hosting in Nuremberg.
Point by point
The differences that matter day to day.
Audience
Placely:Small search firms managing mandates, candidates and client contacts.
Bullhorn:Also aimed at small firms and executive search, with further plans for larger staffing agencies.[1]
Candidate profile
Placely:CV, compensation, processes and activity in one profile. No automatic CV parsing.
Bullhorn:ATS and CV parsing in the Starter plan.[1]
Sending & tracking
Placely:Individual sends from Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com, campaigns up to 500 contacts, opens and clicks per person. Opens are only a signal.
Bullhorn:Mass mailing with limits by user type; open and click rates are documented for Bullhorn Automation.[2],[3]
Email & calendar
Placely:Send from your mailbox; incoming email and calendar events are not synced today.
Bullhorn:Bullhorn offers an email sidebar from Core.[1]
AI & integrations
Placely:AI sendouts and matching are planned; AI is not usable yet. CSV import for companies and contacts; no job board integration.
Bullhorn:AI features in higher plans; Core lists a marketplace with over 350 partners.[1],[4]
Price
Placely:€99 per seat per month (no VAT under § 19 UStG). One plan.
Bullhorn:Starter €85, Core €115 per user per month; further plans by quote.[1]
To be fair
Where Bullhorn offers more today.
If you need these features now, Bullhorn belongs on your shortlist.
Parsing and AI
CV parsing is included from Starter; Bullhorn advertises AI features in higher plans.[1]
Customisation and partners
Core includes custom fields and workflows plus the partner marketplace.[1],[4]
Broader operations
Bullhorn has plans for small and larger staffing firms. Placely currently focuses on mandate work.[1]
Switching
What to know before switching.
Placely imports companies and contacts via CSV. Candidate CSV import and incoming email sync are not available today.
Review your data
Export companies and contacts as CSV; check the import preview.
Bring your templates
Paste HTML templates. Placely converts familiar Bullhorn placeholders when saved.
Connect your mailbox
Connect your Microsoft account. Sending is enabled for your organisation during setup.
FAQ
What you want to know.
Is Placely cheaper than Bullhorn?
Not in every case. Bullhorn lists Starter at €85 and Core at €115 per user per month. Placely is €99 per seat per month under German small business rules. Compare the features your team needs.
Can I bring my data?
Companies and contacts can be imported via CSV, along with HTML templates. Candidate CSV import is not available yet.
Is AI coming to Placely?
Yes. AI sendouts and matching are on the roadmap. AI features are not usable yet; scope and timing may change.
Sources
- [1] Bullhorn – Preise (DE) – www.bullhorn.com/de/preise/ (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- [2] Bullhorn Knowledge Base – Sending a Mass Mailing – kb.bullhorn.com/ats/Content/BHATS/Topics/sendingMassMailing.htm (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- [3] Bullhorn Knowledge Base – Open and Click Rates – kb.bullhorn.com/automation/Content/Automation/Topics/understandingOpenandClickRates.htm (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- [4] Bullhorn – Marketplace – www.bullhorn.com/marketplace/ (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
Bullhorn is a trademark of Bullhorn, Inc. Placely is independent of Bullhorn. Bullhorn details come from the linked public sources and may change. Spot an error? Email hallo@myplacely.de.