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Dashlane vs iCIMS

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Software

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Software

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
  • They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dashlane and iCIMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Dashlane and iCIMS differ
AttributeDashlaneiCIMS
Starting price$4.99/month$14500/year
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser ExtensionsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20091999

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard

Only in iCIMS

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

What people use each for

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

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot iCIMS
  • Identity protectionnot iCIMS
  • Secure credential sharingnot iCIMS
  • Compliance requirementsnot iCIMS
  • VPN protectionnot iCIMS

iCIMS

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

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

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.

Choose iCIMS if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dashlane or iCIMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and iCIMS at $14500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dashlane or iCIMS?
Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and iCIMS at $14500/year.
Does Dashlane or iCIMS run on more platforms?
Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Dashlane best used for?
Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
What can Dashlane do that iCIMS cannot?
Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

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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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Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

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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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Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

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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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