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iCIMS vs Lever

iCIMS logo

iCIMS

Software

Talent cloud for transformative hiring

From
$14500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lever logo

Lever

Software

Talent acquisition suite built for collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Lever customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
  • They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers CRM, Lever covers Candidate CRM.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Lever actually diverge.

Attributes where iCIMS and Lever differ
AttributeiCIMSLever
Starting price$14500/yearOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19992012

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

  • CRM
  • Career Sites
  • Text Recruiting
  • Video Interviewing
  • AI Matching
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in Lever

  • Candidate CRM
  • Sourcing
  • Interview Management
  • Offer Management
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Analytics
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Workday
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios 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 Lever
  • High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Lever
  • Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Lever
  • Career site and employer branding managementnot Lever
  • Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Lever

Lever

  • Applicant tracking from sourcing through offernot iCIMS
  • Building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidatesnot iCIMS
  • Automating interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer lettersnot iCIMS
  • Reporting on hiring performance across sourcesnot iCIMS
  • Screening at volume with AI ranking and recommendationsnot 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

Lever

  • Customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
  • Premium features like advanced CRM functionality require additional fees
  • Implementation requires some technical configuration

Pricing, plan by plan

iCIMS

$14500/year

No published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.

Lever

On request
  • LeverTRM$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • CRM
    • Sourcing
  • LeverTRM for Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All LeverTRM features
    • Advanced Security
    • Dedicated Support

Which should you pick?

Choose iCIMS if

  • You need crm.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want career sites.
iCIMS review

Choose Lever if

  • You need candidate crm.
  • You also want sourcing.
Lever review

Questions people ask

Is iCIMS or Lever better?
Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Lever at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Lever?
iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Lever at On request.
Does iCIMS or Lever run on more platforms?
iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Lever runs on Web.
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 Lever is typically brought in for.
What can iCIMS do that Lever cannot?
iCIMS covers CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting, Video Interviewing. Lever covers Candidate CRM, Sourcing, Interview Management, Offer Management. Both handle Applicant Tracking, Analytics, 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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Lever: What is Lever used for?

Lever is modern recruiting software that centralizes recruiting into a single system for sourcing candidates, managing applications, scheduling interviews, collaborating with hiring managers, automating workflows, and measuring hiring performance.

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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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Lever: Does Lever include both ATS and CRM?

Yes. Lever integrates comprehensive Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) functionalities within a single offering called LeverTRM, with features like AI-powered screening and interview transcripts.

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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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Lever: What integrations does Lever support?

Lever integrates with 300+ tools including Slack for notifications, Zoom for interviews, calendar applications for scheduling, background check services, job boards, and leading HRIS platforms for talent management workflows.

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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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