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iCIMS vs Greenhouse

iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Recruitment & ATS

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Greenhouse actually diverge.

Attributes where iCIMS and Greenhouse differ
AttributeiCIMSGreenhouse
Starting price$14500/yearOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryRecruitment & ATSTechnology
Founded19992012

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

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 iCIMS

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

Only in Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

Both cover

  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

What people use each for

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

iCIMS

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

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot iCIMS
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot iCIMS

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Which should you pick?

Choose iCIMS if

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

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

Questions people ask

Is iCIMS or Greenhouse better?
Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Greenhouse?
iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Greenhouse at On request.
Does iCIMS or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is iCIMS best used for?
iCIMS is most often used for enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflows, high volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcare, candidate relationship management and automated campaigns, career site and employer branding management. Of those, enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflows and high volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcare are not what Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
What can iCIMS do that Greenhouse cannot?
iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle LinkedIn, Indeed.

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.

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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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