Software · head to head
iCIMS vs Lattice

Lattice
Software
People management platform for growing companies
- From
- $11/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Lattice a $4,000 minimum annual agreement applies, so the per seat prices only describe the cost above that floor
- They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, Lattice covers Performance reviews.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Lattice actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 iCIMS
- Applicant Tracking
- CRM
- Career Sites
- Text Recruiting
- Video Interviewing
- AI Matching
- Analytics
Only in Lattice
- Performance reviews
- OKRs & goal tracking
- Employee engagement surveys
- 1-on-1 meetings
- Continuous feedback
- Compensation management
- Career development
- People analytics
Both cover
- Workday
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
iCIMS
- Enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflowsnot Lattice
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Lattice
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Lattice
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Lattice
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Lattice
Lattice
- Running performance reviews, goals and engagement surveysnot iCIMS
- Managing compensation cycles and career development frameworksnot 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
Lattice
- A $4,000 minimum annual agreement applies, so the per seat prices only describe the cost above that floor
- Billing is annual only
- The platform is sold as three separate base products at $10, $8 and $4 per seat per month, so a full deployment stacks rather than being one price
- Compensation and Grow are further add ons at $6 and $4 per seat per month on top
Pricing, plan by plan
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Lattice
$11/month- Performance Management$11/month
- Performance reviews
- Goals & OKRs
- 1-on-1s
- Performance + Engagement$15/month
- Everything in Performance
- Engagement surveys
- Pulse surveys
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All features
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose iCIMS if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Choose Lattice if
- You need performance reviews.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is iCIMS or Lattice better?
- Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Lattice at $11/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Lattice?
- iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Lattice at $11/month.
- Does iCIMS or Lattice run on more platforms?
- iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Lattice 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 Lattice is typically brought in for.
- What can iCIMS do that Lattice cannot?
- iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Lattice covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Employee engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. Both handle Workday.
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.
SourceiCIMS: 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.
SourceiCIMS: 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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