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iCIMS vs Kajabi

iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Recruitment & ATS

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kajabi logo

Kajabi

Learning Management

All-in-one platform for knowledge entrepreneurs

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, Kajabi covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Kajabi actually diverge.

Attributes where iCIMS and Kajabi differ
AttributeiCIMSKajabi
Starting price$14500/year$179/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
CategoryRecruitment & ATSLearning Management
Founded19992010

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in Kajabi

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Email marketing
  • Sales funnels
  • Memberships
  • Communities
  • Mobile app
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

iCIMS

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

Kajabi

  • Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot iCIMS
  • Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot iCIMS
  • Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot 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

Kajabi

  • Starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • Starter and Basic tiers support only 1 community each; Growth tier caps at 1 community (Pro tier reaches 3)
  • Payment processing fees 2.9%–2.7% (Kajabi Payments) plus 5%–0.5% for third-party providers, tiered by plan
  • Admin user allowances escalate significantly: Starter (default 1), Basic (2), Growth (11), Pro (26)

Pricing, plan by plan

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Kajabi

$179/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi 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 Kajabi if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Kajabi review

Questions people ask

Is iCIMS or Kajabi better?
Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Kajabi at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Kajabi?
iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Kajabi at $179/month.
Does iCIMS or Kajabi run on more platforms?
iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Kajabi is typically brought in for.
What can iCIMS do that Kajabi cannot?
iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Analytics, Web support, Android support.

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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