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Cornerstone Learning vs iCIMS

Cornerstone Learning logo

Cornerstone Learning

Software

Enterprise talent management and learning

From
On request
Rated
-
iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Software

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cornerstone Learning no pricing is published and no tier structure is shown; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
  • They diverge on capability: Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cornerstone Learning and iCIMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Cornerstone Learning and iCIMS differ
AttributeCornerstone LearningiCIMS
Starting priceOn request$14500/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, APIWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (1999).

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 Cornerstone Learning

  • Learning management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Content marketplace
  • Skills development
  • Social learning
  • Mobile app
  • AI recommendations
  • ADP

Only in iCIMS

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Workday
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Cornerstone Learning

  • Enterprise learning management and compliance trainingnot iCIMS
  • Talent development and skills tracking across a workforcenot iCIMS

iCIMS

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cornerstone Learning

  • No pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
  • The vendor states cost depends on organisational needs and size, with an estimate available only after a demo
  • No minimum purchase or user count is disclosed

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

Cornerstone Learning

On request
  • Learning$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Compliance
    • Mobile
  • Talent Suite$undefined/month
    • All Learning
    • Performance
    • Recruiting

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cornerstone Learning if

  • You need learning management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want compliance tracking.

Choose iCIMS if

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

Questions people ask

Is Cornerstone Learning or iCIMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Cornerstone Learning 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, Cornerstone Learning or iCIMS?
Cornerstone Learning starts at On request and iCIMS at $14500/year.
Does Cornerstone Learning or iCIMS run on more platforms?
Cornerstone Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Cornerstone Learning best used for?
Cornerstone Learning is most often used for enterprise learning management and compliance training, talent development and skills tracking across a workforce. Of those, enterprise learning management and compliance training and talent development and skills tracking across a workforce are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
What can Cornerstone Learning do that iCIMS cannot?
Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, Compliance tracking, Content marketplace, Skills development. iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Both handle Analytics, Workday, SAP, Oracle.

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.

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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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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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