Both Astute Payroll and TargetRecruit are Staffing Agency Software tools. Astute Payroll is best for agency, while TargetRecruit is best for midmarket. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
Astute Payroll provides contractor payroll, umbrella company management, and compliance services for UK staffing agencies.
TargetRecruit is a Salesforce-native staffing platform providing ATS, CRM, and back-office tools for staffing agencies.
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Astute Payroll
Staffing Agency Software
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TargetRecruit
Staffing Agency Software
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
7.4/10
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7.2/10
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| Maintain Score |
8.6/10
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8.8/10
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| Platform Score |
9.0/10
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9.1/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Staffing Agency Software | Staffing Agency Software |
| Best For | Agency | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Per user | Per user |
| Starting Price | Custom | Custom |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 3 listed: API Access, Bullhorn, Vincere | 4 listed: Indeed, LinkedIn, Outlook, Salesforce (native) |
| Countries listed | 17 countries | 35 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Client Portal | — | Yes |
| IR35 Tools | Yes | — |
| Perm & Contract | — | Yes |
| Salesforce Native | — | Yes |
| UK Contractor Payroll | Yes | — |
| Umbrella Payroll | Yes | — |
| View Full Details | View Astute Payroll | View TargetRecruit |
It depends on your priorities. Astute Payroll stands out for: Astute Payroll is positioned for agency teams.
Both are Staffing Agency Software tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use per user pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.