Loxo vs. Bullhorn
Loxo has been at the forefront of recruitment technology innovation since 2012, consistently setting the standard for what a modern Talent Intelligence Platform should be. Because we believe modern recruiters need more than a “better ATS” in order to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market.
While Bullhorn has long been a familiar name in the industry, it’s crucial to look beyond brand recognition and consider the day-to-day user experience and long-term scalability of your chosen platform. Let’s dive into why forward-thinking recruitment agencies are increasingly choosing Loxo over Bullhorn.
Why choose Loxo over Bullhorn?
Let's dive into some key differentiators between the two platforms.
“My Bullhorn training sessions to onboard a new recruiter were five days long. We had to spend a full day on each record type and unique best practices. Loxo isn’t like that — we had people hop in just to play around, and it’s so intuitive that they’re instantly like, ‘Oh, I get it.’”
— Ashley Watson, Director of People & Operations at AC Lion
How Loxo's features stack up
Bullhorn
Loxo
Enjoyable user interface
Here's a crazy idea: a platform you actually like using.
Clunky, requires excessive clicking
Intuitive, streamlined
Internal search
Because your next great placement may already be in your database.
Poor Boolean, often yielding inaccurate results
Powerful, accurate, and AI-powered
Native sourcing
Find the hard-to-reach professionals no one else can.
Relies on third-party integrations
Loxo Source includes 1.2 billion professional profiles
Outreach & communication
Contact candidates or prospects with custom outreach flows.
Limited, clunky email templates
Robust email, SMS, and phone capabilities for omni-channel outreach
Automation
Efficiency is everything to the modern recruiter.
Limited, mostly marketing claims
Proprietary AI throughout the entire platform, with trigger logic
Workflow customization
Make your recruitment tech work for you, not the other way around.
Difficult to configure to your needs
Highly customizable based on the specifics of your business
Business development
Growing your business is just as important as conducting it.
Limited — often requires external, third-party Sales CRM
Integrated Sales CRM that you can navigate seamlessly with the rest of your workflow
Customer support
Because you need answers to your burning questions.
Often described as poor — slow, unhelpful, and uncaring (until you tell them you're leaving)
Designated US & Europe-based support teams and a comprehensive learning center
AI & machine learning
The future of recruitment is here — can your platform keep up?
Much of their AI is just plug-ins and marketing fluff
AI-powered sourcing & candidate matching, outreach, and workflow insights
See for yourself
Words on a screen are one thing — seeing Loxo in action is another
Loxo offers a comprehensive free trial that lets you explore all our features — without limits.
But wait, there's more...
You didn't think that was it, did you?
Pain-free migration
We get it: swapping platforms can feel like a headache. But the benefits of switching to Loxo are so worth it — and we make the data migration process as seamless as possible, so that you can rest easy knowing you made the right decision.
Innovation that keeps you ahead
At Loxo, we don’t just respond to market trends – we set them. Our commitment to innovation means you’re always working with cutting-edge tools designed to give you a competitive edge.
Bullhorn is always a step behind, while Loxo continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in recruitment technology.
Better value for your money
While Loxo offers all-inclusive pricing — and no need for multiple third-party integrations — Bullhorn requires costly add-ons. Not to mention high developer costs for integrations, as well as additional expenses for essential features like email sequencing, etc.
So while Bullhorn's price-point may look lower upfront, going with Loxo is a better value for your money in the long run.
Become a hiring machine
Ready to see for yourself how Loxo can transform your recruitment workflow and make you more efficient than ever before? We thought you might be.
