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Factorial vs iCIMS

Factorial logo

Factorial

Recruitment

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Recruitment

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Factorial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Factorial no published tier names or feature-based pricing breakdown; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
  • They diverge on capability: Factorial covers HR Management, iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Factorial and iCIMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Factorial and iCIMS differ
AttributeFactorialiCIMS
Starting priceFree$14500/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20161999

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 Factorial

  • HR Management
  • Time Off
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Payroll
  • Performance
  • Recruiting
  • Shift Management

Only in iCIMS

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

Both cover

  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Factorial

  • Managing employee records, onboarding and offboardingnot iCIMS
  • Tracking time off, attendance and shiftsnot iCIMS
  • Running recruitment and performance reviews alongside HR datanot iCIMS

iCIMS

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

Where each one falls short

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

Factorial

  • No published tier names or feature-based pricing breakdown
  • Pricing customization requires sales consultation

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

Factorial

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic HR
    • Time Off
    • Documents
  • Business$5/month
    • All Free features
    • Payroll
    • Performance

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Factorial if

  • You need hr management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time off.
Factorial review

Choose iCIMS if

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

Questions people ask

Is Factorial or iCIMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Factorial 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, Factorial or iCIMS?
Factorial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Factorial and $14500/year for iCIMS.
Does Factorial 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 Factorial for free?
Yes. Factorial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iCIMS starts at $14500/year.
What is Factorial best used for?
Factorial is most often used for managing employee records, onboarding and offboarding, tracking time off, attendance and shifts, running recruitment and performance reviews alongside hr data. Of those, managing employee records, onboarding and offboarding and tracking time off, attendance and shifts are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
What can Factorial do that iCIMS cannot?
Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Factorial: What is Factorial's starting price?

Factorial starts at $8 per month per user. The company offers modular pricing where customers select features across categories including time management, talent management, finance management, and IT management.

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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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Factorial: Can I customize my Factorial plan?

Yes. Factorial offers customizable plans for all businesses and budgets. A specialist will design a plan based on specific business needs. All plans include the Factorial Core platform with employee directory, onboarding/offboarding, payslip distribution, legal e-signature, and custom notifications.

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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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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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