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Breezy HR vs iCIMS

Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Recruitment

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Recruitment

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breezy HR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
  • They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Visual Pipeline, iCIMS covers CRM.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and iCIMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Breezy HR and iCIMS differ
AttributeBreezy HRiCIMS
Starting priceFree$14500/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20141999

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment).

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 Breezy HR

  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

Only in iCIMS

  • CRM
  • Career Sites
  • Text Recruiting
  • Video Interviewing
  • AI Matching
  • Analytics
  • Workday
  • SAP

Both cover

  • Applicant Tracking
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot iCIMS
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot iCIMS
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot iCIMS
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot iCIMS
  • Employee referral programmesnot iCIMS

iCIMS

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

Where each one falls short

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

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

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

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 active position/pool
    • Unlimited users and candidates (30-day access)
    • Career site, 50+ job board distribution
  • Startup$157/month
    • Unlimited positions
    • Background screening, automations
    • Questionnaires, video interviews
  • Growth$273/month
    • Reference checking, interview guides
    • Employee referrals, recruiter portal
  • Business$439/month
    • Advanced questionnaires, assessment integrations
    • Candidate nurture campaigns, HRIS integration

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Breezy HR if

  • You need visual pipeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video interviews.
Breezy HR review

Choose iCIMS if

  • You need crm.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want career sites.
iCIMS review

Questions people ask

Is Breezy HR or iCIMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and iCIMS at $14500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or iCIMS?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breezy HR and $14500/year for iCIMS.
Does Breezy HR or iCIMS run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Yes. Breezy HR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iCIMS starts at $14500/year.
What is Breezy HR best used for?
Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
What can Breezy HR do that iCIMS cannot?
Breezy HR covers Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling, Assessments. iCIMS covers CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting, Video Interviewing. Both handle Applicant Tracking, LinkedIn, Indeed, Microsoft 365.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Breezy HR: Does Breezy HR offer a free plan?

Yes, Breezy HR's Bootstrap plan is free forever and includes 1 active position, unlimited users, unlimited candidates with 30-day access, and a career site.

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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.

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Breezy HR: What is Breezy HR's Startup plan cost when billed annually?

Breezy HR's Startup plan costs $157 per month with annual billing (or $189 per month with monthly billing) and includes unlimited positions plus video interviews.

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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.

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Breezy HR: What is the monthly cost difference between annual and monthly billing at Breezy HR?

Monthly billing costs approximately 20-25% more than annual billing: Startup is $189/month (monthly) versus $157/month (annual), and Growth is $329/month (monthly) versus $273/month (annual).

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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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Breezy HR: What add-ons are available for Breezy HR?

Breezy HR offers Breezy Intelligence starting at $30 per 100,000 credits, SMS messaging at $41/month, Onboard at $49/month, and Perform (performance management) with separate pricing.

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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.

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