Compare Bullhorn and Paychex 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
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Bullhorn
Star Rating
(1,227)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,671)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Bullhorn excels in user experience, particularly for its intuitive interface and ease of implementation. Users appreciate the ability to integrate multiple job portals and the extensive features available, making it a strong choice for managing candidate pipelines and back-office processes.
- Users say that Paychex offers a clean and user-friendly interface, which is essential for a seamless payroll experience. The platform's ability to provide real-time paycheck visibility and a centralized location for pay and benefits is frequently highlighted, making it a reliable option for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Bullhorn stands out for its high level of customization and automation capabilities. Reviewers mention the ease of navigating through various functionalities, which is particularly beneficial for new users who may not have prior experience with such systems.
- Reviewers mention that Paychex shines in its customer support, with many users praising the responsiveness of their dedicated account representatives. This level of support is crucial for businesses that require assistance in creating custom reports or navigating the platform's features.
- G2 reviewers report that while Bullhorn has a higher overall satisfaction score, Paychex maintains a competitive edge in areas like ease of setup and employee reimbursement processes. Users appreciate the smooth experience of adding candidates for payroll, which is vital for small businesses managing limited resources.
- Users say that both platforms have their strengths, but Bullhorn's focus on advanced integrations and automation gives it an edge for mid-market companies looking for comprehensive solutions. In contrast, Paychex's strong emphasis on payroll and benefits management makes it a preferred choice for small businesses seeking simplicity and efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bullhorn
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Bullhorn
No trial information availablePaychex
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,077
8.7
1,336
Ease of Use
8.5
1,106
8.4
1,399
Ease of Setup
8.3
664
8.3
1,008
Ease of Admin
8.2
393
8.5
986
Quality of Support
8.3
994
8.3
1,289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
392
8.5
983
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
1,059
7.5
1,312
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
8.4
113
Not enough data
7.7
114
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.3
5
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Expense Reports
8.9
26
8.4
40
|
Verified
8.0
20
8.2
32
|
Verified
8.4
21
Feature Not Available
8.5
22
8.1
26
|
Verified
9.0
23
8.8
37
|
Verified
8.4
20
Feature Not Available
8.3
20
7.4
19
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.7
6
Feature Not Available
10.0
5
Feature Not Available
Travel Management
7.8
20
Feature Not Available
7.9
20
Feature Not Available
7.9
20
Feature Not Available
7.8
19
7.5
16
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
8.4
47
Feature Not Available
8.2
47
Feature Not Available
8.2
46
8.2
75
|
Verified
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
8.3
19
7.6
25
|
Verified
8.3
19
7.5
21
|
Verified
8.6
17
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.5
18
7.7
13
8.5
20
7.8
24
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
18
8.5
26
|
Verified
Administration
8.4
47
8.0
134
|
Verified
8.9
51
7.9
136
|
Verified
8.6
50
8.1
140
|
Verified
8.4
45
7.9
130
|
Verified
8.6
51
8.3
198
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
50
8.2
216
|
Verified
8.6
45
7.7
98
|
Verified
8.4
43
6.9
34
8.7
47
8.2
207
|
Verified
7.8
44
8.0
148
|
Verified
6.9
43
7.5
75
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.6
854
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
547
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
528
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
872
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
562
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
933
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
406
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
456
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
781
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
831
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.1
881
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
837
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
829
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
305
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
264
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
862
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
839
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
881
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
728
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
232
Not enough data
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
189
Not enough data
8.2
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
7.9
151
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
232
Not enough data
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
189
Not enough data
8.2
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
7.9
151
Not enough data
7.6
101
Not enough data
5.8
19
Not enough data
6.7
23
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Compliance
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
10
Platform
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Support
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
6.0
12
Automation
7.9
35
7.4
26
Logistics
7.5
36
8.0
31
8.1
35
7.6
28
7.8
35
6.9
26
Management
8.0
33
6.7
20
7.9
31
7.5
21
7.4
32
7.8
26
8.6
34
8.1
31
8.6
33
8.2
31
8.6
33
8.4
32
8.1
32
7.7
29
Monitoring
8.5
31
7.7
26
8.3
31
7.7
27
8.4
30
7.2
27
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
230
6.7
20
8.0
207
6.6
49
8.7
236
7.5
21
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Background Check Data
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.8
9
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.2
7
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.0
230
6.7
20
7.7
162
Not enough data
8.0
207
6.6
49
8.7
236
7.5
21
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.6
8
Goals
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.2
7
Feedback
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Data
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
9
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Candidate Management
8.5
437
Not enough data
8.6
440
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
428
Not enough data
8.3
433
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
Communication
8.3
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
428
Not enough data
8.5
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.3
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
415
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
424
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Cleaning
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
59
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
7.7
49
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
7.4
51
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
7.4
49
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.4
58
Not enough data
7.4
57
Not enough data
7.3
57
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.1
460
7.9
14
7.8
395
8.1
12
7.3
78
Not enough data
7.8
79
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.2
411
8.0
14
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.0
73
Not enough data
7.9
70
Not enough data
7.2
70
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.4
54
Not enough data
7.3
54
Not enough data
7.1
53
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
7.0
46
Not enough data
7.1
45
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
129
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
7.8
82
Not enough data
7.9
100
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
7.6
64
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
207
6.6
49
Not enough data
8.3
116
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Core Recruiting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Interviewing & Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Job Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Interaction & Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Evaluation & Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
8.5
145
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
142
Not enough data
8.5
146
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
8.3
144
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
144
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
144
Not enough data
7.8
143
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.4
46
8.3
217
8.4
44
8.3
131
8.3
43
8.4
94
Client Invoicing
8.4
47
Feature Not Available
8.2
47
Feature Not Available
8.2
46
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
8.0
41
8.3
150
Administration
8.4
47
8.0
134
|
Verified
8.9
51
7.9
136
|
Verified
8.6
50
8.1
140
|
Verified
8.4
45
7.9
130
|
Verified
8.6
51
8.3
198
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
50
8.2
216
|
Verified
8.6
45
7.7
98
|
Verified
8.4
43
6.9
34
8.7
47
8.2
207
|
Verified
7.8
44
8.0
148
|
Verified
6.9
43
7.5
75
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.2
38
Platform
8.3
402
7.5
312
8.4
386
7.4
165
8.1
339
Feature Not Available
8.7
393
8.3
400
8.5
393
8.5
409
7.4
379
8.0
292
8.2
392
8.2
401
8.3
394
8.4
423
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bullhorn and Paychex are categorized as Time & Attendance, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Time Tracking, and Expense Management
Unique Categories
Bullhorn is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Recruitment Marketing, Staffing, AI Recruiting, and Recruiting Automation
Paychex is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, PEO Providers, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Payroll, Workforce Management, Background Check, HR Analytics, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Employee Perks, Onboarding, Core HR, HCM Software, and Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bullhorn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paychex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
69.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Human Resources
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
1.6%
Computer Software
1.2%
Other
14.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.9%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Real Estate
4.0%
Retail
3.8%
Other
74.2%
Discussions
Where do I find training on this tool!
2 Comments
RC
Click on help then on training. Read more
What is Bullhorn ATS & CRM used for?
1 Comment
AB
Keep track of your applicants, their assessments and interviews and any legal documents they need to sign.Read more
Why does Bullhorn slow down often?
1 Comment
BH
Bullhorn often has issues with crashing or slow. Biggest suggestion is to continually report these issues to Bullhorn Helpdesk.
Yes, you can use the job...Read more
We have reduced employees, yet still pay the same bi-monthly fee. Shouldn't it be lower?
7 Comments
LP
I believe the service fee is through a range employee count not individually.Read more
Paycheck Stubs
3 Comments
EG
15 minutes does not seem like an inordinate amount of time for a payroll to be processed, especially if you are submitting it on a day when a multitude of...Read more
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