Recruitment Software Pricing Guide 2026: What You'll Actually Pay

Recruitment software pricing is notoriously opaque. Most vendors hide their real prices behind "request a quote" forms. We've compiled the actual numbers for the most popular platforms in 2026 so you can make an informed decision.

Recruitment Software Pricing Comparison 2026

Platform	Starting Price	Pricing Model	Free Trial
Gangal	£499/mo flat	Flat-rate	60 days
Zoho Recruit	£25/user/mo	Per-seat	15 days
Manatal	£19/user/mo	Per-seat	14 days
Recruit CRM	£41/user/mo	Per-seat	Unlimited
Bullhorn	Custom (£1,000+/mo est.)	Per-seat	No
Vincere	Custom (£500+/mo est.)	Per-seat	No
Greenhouse	From £6,000/year	Per-seat	No
Lever	Custom (£3,000–£15,000/year)	Per-seat	No

Hidden Costs to Watch For

Implementation fees: Bullhorn and Greenhouse often charge £2,000–£10,000 to set up
Add-on modules: WhatsApp, payroll, compliance checks often billed separately
Annual contracts: Most enterprise tools lock you in for 12–24 months
Data export fees: Some vendors charge to export your own data when you leave

What Should You Expect to Pay?

For a 10-person recruitment agency in 2026, realistic annual costs are:

Budget tools (Zoho, Manatal): £2,280–£4,920/year
Mid-market (Vincere, Firefish): £6,000–£18,000/year
Enterprise (Bullhorn, Greenhouse): £12,000–£50,000/year
Flat-rate (Gangal): £5,988/year (Starter) — fixed

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