Recruitment & ATS · head to head
Ashby vs iCIMS
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
- They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Scheduling, iCIMS covers Career Sites.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ashby and iCIMS actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment & ATS).
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 Ashby
- Scheduling
- Sourcing
- Offer Management
- Reporting
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
Only in iCIMS
- Career Sites
- Text Recruiting
- Video Interviewing
- AI Matching
- Indeed
- Workday
- SAP
- Oracle
Both cover
- Applicant Tracking
- CRM
- Analytics
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ashby
- End to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprisenot iCIMS
- Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot iCIMS
- Interview scheduling and coordinationnot iCIMS
- Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot iCIMS
- Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot iCIMS
iCIMS
- Enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflowsnot Ashby
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Ashby
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Ashby
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Ashby
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Ashby
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ashby
- No native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality
- Email lookup quotas and limited bulk actions for high-volume sourcing workflows
- Advanced workflow branching and custom fields system are less flexible than competitors
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
Ashby
$400/month- Foundations$400/month
- Core ATS
- Scheduling
- Basic reporting
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose iCIMS if
- You need career sites.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want text recruiting.
Questions people ask
- Is Ashby or iCIMS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and iCIMS at $14500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ashby or iCIMS?
- Ashby starts at $400/month and iCIMS at $14500/year.
- Does Ashby or iCIMS run on more platforms?
- Ashby runs on Web. iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is Ashby best used for?
- Ashby is most often used for end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise, sourcing and candidate relationship management, interview scheduling and coordination, recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ats. Of those, end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise and sourcing and candidate relationship management are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
- What can Ashby do that iCIMS cannot?
- Ashby covers Scheduling, Sourcing, Offer Management, Reporting. iCIMS covers Career Sites, Text Recruiting, Video Interviewing, AI Matching. Both handle Applicant Tracking, CRM, Analytics, LinkedIn.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Ashby: What integrations does Ashby support?
Ashby integrates with Slack for recruiting notifications, Zapier for automation with 9,000+ apps, and has an open API for custom workflows. It also supports 250+ marketplace integrations.
SourceiCIMS: 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.
SourceAshby: Does Ashby have a mobile app?
Ashby does not have native iOS or Android apps. The platform is cloud-based accessible via mobile web, but mobile functionality is limited compared to desktop.
SourceiCIMS: 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.
SourceAshby: What is the minimum price for Ashby?
The Foundations plan starts at $400 per month for companies up to 100 employees. Plus and Enterprise plans are custom quoted based on company size.
SourceiCIMS: 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.
SourceAshby: Can Ashby create and update jobs across multiple job boards?
Yes, Ashby integrates with job boards and allows you to manage candidate pipeline, scheduling, and analytics in one platform.
SourceiCIMS: 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.
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