Software · head to head
CMiC vs Greenhouse
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CMiC pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- They diverge on capability: CMiC covers Project management, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CMiC and Greenhouse actually diverge.
| Attribute | CMiC | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 1985 | 2012 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 CMiC
- Project management
- Accounting
- Document management
- Job costing
- Field operations
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Microsoft 365
Only in Greenhouse
- Applicant tracking
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecard system
- Job board posting
- Candidate CRM
- Reporting & analytics
- Offer management
- EEO compliance
Both cover
- Data encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CMiC
- Running construction accounting and financials as an ERP for a contractornot Greenhouse
- Managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledgernot Greenhouse
- Analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projectsnot Greenhouse
Greenhouse
- Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot CMiC
- AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot CMiC
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CMiC
- Pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published
- Functionality is split into separately named products including Construction Financials, Project Management, Workflow, Analytics, NEXUS and CONSTRUCT
Greenhouse
- Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
- Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
- Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
- Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
- Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox
Pricing, plan by plan
CMiC
$300/month- Core$300/month
- Project management
- Accounting
- Document management
- EnterpriseFree
- Mobile field app
- Advanced analytics
- API access
Greenhouse
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CMiC if
- You need project management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want accounting.
Choose Greenhouse if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want interview scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is CMiC or Greenhouse better?
- Neither clearly leads. CMiC starts at $300/month and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CMiC or Greenhouse?
- CMiC starts at $300/month and Greenhouse at On request.
- Does CMiC or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
- CMiC runs on Web, Ios, Android. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What is CMiC best used for?
- CMiC is most often used for running construction accounting and financials as an erp for a contractor, managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledger, analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projects. Of those, running construction accounting and financials as an erp for a contractor and managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledger are not what Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
- What can CMiC do that Greenhouse cannot?
- CMiC covers Project management, Accounting, Document management, Job costing. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle Data encryption.
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