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Absorb LMS vs iCIMS

Absorb LMS logo

Absorb LMS

Learning Management

Enterprise LMS for measurable business impact

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Recruitment & ATS

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Absorb LMS pricing not transparently listed on website; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
  • They diverge on capability: Absorb LMS covers Course management, iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Absorb LMS and iCIMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Absorb LMS and iCIMS differ
AttributeAbsorb LMSiCIMS
Starting priceOn request$14500/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-basedWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryLearning ManagementRecruitment & ATS
Founded20031999

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Absorb LMS

  • Course management
  • AI-powered learning
  • Compliance tracking
  • Mobile learning
  • E-commerce
  • Reporting
  • Gamification
  • Social learning

Only in iCIMS

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Career Sites
  • Text Recruiting
  • Video Interviewing
  • AI Matching
  • Analytics
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Workday
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Absorb LMS

  • Employee onboarding and professional developmentnot iCIMS
  • Compliance training with automated updatesnot iCIMS
  • Customer education and product trainingnot iCIMS
  • Partner enablement and sales trainingnot iCIMS

iCIMS

  • Enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflowsnot Absorb LMS
  • High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Absorb LMS
  • Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Absorb LMS
  • Career site and employer branding managementnot Absorb LMS
  • Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Absorb LMS

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Absorb LMS

  • Pricing not transparently listed on website
  • Requires implementation and setup time

iCIMS

  • Difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
  • Complex and dated user interface compared to modern cloud recruiting tools
  • CRM, ATS, and Text engagement systems do not sync well and require separate logins
  • Custom reporting is difficult to create without IT expertise

Pricing, plan by plan

Absorb LMS

On request
  • Core$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Reporting
    • Mobile app
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • All Core
    • E-commerce
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Professional
    • AI features
    • SSO

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Absorb LMS if

  • You need course management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want ai-powered learning.
Absorb LMS review

Choose iCIMS if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want crm.
iCIMS review

Questions people ask

Is Absorb LMS or iCIMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Absorb LMS starts at On request and iCIMS at $14500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Absorb LMS or iCIMS?
Absorb LMS starts at On request and iCIMS at $14500/year.
Does Absorb LMS or iCIMS run on more platforms?
Absorb LMS runs on Web, Cloud-based. iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Absorb LMS best used for?
Absorb LMS is most often used for employee onboarding and professional development, compliance training with automated updates, customer education and product training, partner enablement and sales training. Of those, employee onboarding and professional development and compliance training with automated updates are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
What can Absorb LMS do that iCIMS cannot?
Absorb LMS covers Course management, AI-powered learning, Compliance tracking, Mobile learning. iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Both handle Workday, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iCIMS: How much does iCIMS cost?

iCIMS pricing varies from $14,500 to $635,000 annually depending on organization size and modules. Mid-market companies typically pay $15,000-$35,000 annually, with larger enterprises exceeding $100,000 plus implementation fees.

Source
iCIMS: What companies use iCIMS?

iCIMS serves more than 4,400 companies across 200 countries, including a quarter of Fortune 500 companies, particularly in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance sectors.

Source
iCIMS: Does iCIMS integrate with other HR systems?

Yes, iCIMS connects with more than 800 partner technologies including job boards, background check services, HR systems, and social platforms.

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iCIMS: How long does iCIMS implementation take?

iCIMS implementation is typically lengthy and complex, with setup time varying based on workflow complexity, integrations, and organizational requirements. The process requires professional services and can involve extended ramp-up periods for configuration and training.

Source
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