Recruitment · head to head
Glassdoor vs iCIMS
Glassdoor
Recruitment
Employer review and salary transparency app owned by Recruit Holdings, the same parent as Indeed
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Glassdoor has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Glassdoor it shares the same parent company, Recruit Holdings, as Indeed, whose revenue depends on employer ad spend, which sits in tension with Glassdoor's role as an independent employer watchdog.; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
- They diverge on capability: Glassdoor covers Employee reviews, iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Glassdoor and iCIMS actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Glassdoor
- Employee reviews
- Salary reports
- Interview insights
- CEO approval rating
- Job listings
- Company comparisons
Only in iCIMS
- Applicant Tracking
- CRM
- Career Sites
- Text Recruiting
- Video Interviewing
- AI Matching
- Analytics
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Glassdoor
- Researching a company's culture and management reputation before accepting a job offernot iCIMS
- Comparing self-reported salary data for a role before a negotiationnot iCIMS
- Reading anonymous interview reports to prepare for a specific company's processnot iCIMS
- Checking CEO and leadership approval trends before joining a companynot iCIMS
iCIMS
- Enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflowsnot Glassdoor
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Glassdoor
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Glassdoor
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Glassdoor
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Glassdoor
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Glassdoor
- It shares the same parent company, Recruit Holdings, as Indeed, whose revenue depends on employer ad spend, which sits in tension with Glassdoor's role as an independent employer watchdog.
- Review authenticity cannot be independently verified, and companies have periodically been accused of soliciting favourable reviews from current employees to offset negative ones.
- Self-reported salary data is not verified against payroll records, so figures for a given role and company can be inconsistent or dated.
- Older accounts were required to submit their own review or salary before unlocking others' data, and remnants of that give-to-get pressure can still affect what gets submitted.
- Employers can purchase enhanced branding pages, which changes what job seekers see on a company's page compared with a company that has not paid for branding.
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
Glassdoor
Free- Job seeker accountFree
- Free browsing of reviews, salaries and listings
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Glassdoor if
- You need employee reviews.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want salary reports.
Choose iCIMS if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Questions people ask
- Is Glassdoor or iCIMS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Glassdoor 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, Glassdoor or iCIMS?
- Glassdoor has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Glassdoor and $14500/year for iCIMS.
- Does Glassdoor or iCIMS run on more platforms?
- Glassdoor runs on iOS, Android, Web. iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Glassdoor for free?
- Yes. Glassdoor has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iCIMS starts at $14500/year.
- What is Glassdoor best used for?
- Glassdoor is most often used for researching a company's culture and management reputation before accepting a job offer, comparing self-reported salary data for a role before a negotiation, reading anonymous interview reports to prepare for a specific company's process, checking ceo and leadership approval trends before joining a company. Of those, researching a company's culture and management reputation before accepting a job offer and comparing self-reported salary data for a role before a negotiation are not what iCIMS is typically brought in for.
- What can Glassdoor do that iCIMS cannot?
- Glassdoor covers Employee reviews, Salary reports, Interview insights, CEO approval rating. iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Glassdoor: Is Glassdoor free to use?
Yes for job seekers; employers pay for enhanced branding and recruiting products.
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.
SourceGlassdoor: Are Glassdoor and Indeed the same company?
No, they are separate products but share the same parent company, Recruit Holdings.
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.
SourceGlassdoor: Are Glassdoor reviews verified?
No, reviews and salary reports are self-reported and anonymous; Glassdoor applies moderation but does not verify employment or salary details against payroll records.
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.
SourceiCIMS: 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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