Firefish vs Zoho Recruit
Firefish
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Zoho Recruit
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| Figure | Firefish | Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Applicant Tracking Systems | 7.8 (#89) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Career site | Yes | Yes |
| Communications | The CRM lists two-way SMS, WhatsApp chat logging, in-platform VOIP calling, task management and meeting scheduling. | Recruit includes telephony, WhatsApp, email, mass email, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams capabilities. |
| Headquarters | Glasgow, Scotland, UK | Chennai, India |
| Integrations | The maker says Firefish connects to tools for candidate attraction, communication, sourcing, back office and reporting, including email platforms, job boards, calendars, websites, portals and back-office systems. | Listed integrations include Zoho CRM, Zoho Analytics, Zoho Sign, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, Google and OpenAI. |
| Interview scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Job board distribution | Yes | Yes |
| Resume parsing | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Firefish says it uses Microsoft Azure, holds Cyber Essentials accreditation, performs annual third-party security scanning and penetration audits, and offers multi-factor authentication. | Official security statements mention GDPR processing, HIPAA-oriented controls, single sign-on and multi-factor authentication. |
| Workflow automation | Yes | Automations can trigger status changes, interview scheduling, approvals and candidate emails. |
Plans
In their own words
Firefish
Firefish is a recruitment CRM for agencies handling permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. Search options include Boolean, postcode, skills, certifications, profiles and keywords, alongside saved searches, talent pools and AI candidate matching. AI tools can extract CV skills, build candidate profiles, generate content and draft personalized emails; automated email sequences are also available. Contract workflows cover contract generation, e-signing, contract-out management and rate and time clock configuration, while temporary recruitment includes shift scheduling. Business development tools include lead pipelines, email engagement tracking, online terms signing, terms management and lead reporting. The CRM also lists two-way SMS, WhatsApp chat logging, in-platform VOIP calling, task management and meeting scheduling. Firefish connects with tools for sourcing, candidate attraction, communications, back office and reporting. Pricing depends on agency size, workflows, modules and onboarding needs, so the company directs buyers to request a demo for an accurate quote. Add-on modules start at £150 per module. Firefish is based in Glasgow and says it was founded in 2010.
Zoho Recruit
Zoho Recruit has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.