Shortlists vs. Firefish: The Simple, AI-Powered Alternative for Solo Recruiters
Firefish is built for full-service agencies with perm, contract, and temp desks. Shortlists is built for speed, clarity, and automation — so small agencies can work smarter, not harder.
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Where all the other tools fit — and why Shortlists is different
Shortlists
Firefish
Built for
Solo recruiters & small agencies
Recruitment agencies with perm/contract/temp desks
Complexity
Minimal. Easy. Calm.
High. Many modules & workflows.
AI Assistant
Yes — writes notes, reports, updates
Limited AI (Match AI only)
Client Portal
Beautiful, branded
Hiring Manager Portal (not a client portal)
Transcripts & summaries
Built-in
No
Cost
$89/month
£80–£105/month
Onboarding
Hours
Days/weeks
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly how Shortlists and Loxo compare across every major feature.
Feature
Shortlists
Firefish
AI Copilot
Limited AI; no full copilot
Integrated with Gmail & Outlook
N/A
Automatic transcripts & summaries
AI candidate reports
AI-written client updates
Branded client portal
Unified CRM + ATS
Easy onboarding
Fast, modern UI
One-click reports
N/A
Customizable pipeline
Automatic follow-ups
N/A
One-click rejections & invites
Database
Meeting scheduling
N/A
Sourcing
Coming soon
Internal dashboards
Price per year
$89
seat/month
$138
seat/month
Savings per year
—
Up to $588/year
Recruiters who switched are closing faster
“Finally, a platform that gets how recruiters actually work.”
Faraj Jaboor
Senior Recruiter at Ethan Partners
“Shortlists has completely transformed how we present candidates at Web3 Insights: Talent. It saves hours of work, looks professional, and makes our clients’ experience seamless. For a business focused on connecting the best talent with leading Web3 companies, that level of efficiency is invaluable.”
Aaron Hayhurst
Founder at Web3 Insights: Talent
"Streamlined my entire client presentation process. And my clients love it."
Robin Beattie
Founder Akaina Talent
All-in-one.
Not over-priced like the rest of them.
Every feature you actually need, at a price that makes sense.
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