Top tools for managing candidate pipelines

Hi everyone! I’m researching the best tools for managing candidate pipelines that make it easier for recruiters and agencies to stay organized, nurture talent pools, and track progress from sourcing to hire. We’re looking for platforms that support automation, visibility, and collaboration. Bonus points if the software integrates with ATS systems or has strong reporting features to analyze pipeline health.

Here are a few I’m considering based on G2 reviews in the Candidate Relationship Management category:

• Bullhorn: A popular recruiting CRM built for staffing agencies. For those using Bullhorn, how effective has it been at visualizing candidate pipelines and automating outreach?
• Beamery: Known for talent lifecycle management and AI-powered candidate engagement. Curious if teams find its pipeline segmentation and analytics strong enough for high-volume recruiting.
• Crelate Talent: Combines ATS and CRM features, offering recruiters drag-and-drop pipeline management. Has anyone used Crelate for both client and candidate pipeline tracking?
• Manatal: A cloud-based CRM with AI-driven recommendations and easy collaboration features. For smaller teams, how well does it handle pipeline growth and candidate scoring?
• iCIMS Talent Cloud: An enterprise-level CRM and ATS with candidate pipeline tracking. Does iCIMS deliver the reporting depth agencies need for strategic decision-making?

If your team has worked with any of these, or switched between them. I’d love to hear what influenced your decision. Which features mattered most for pipeline management, and would you choose the same solution again today?

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!