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iCIMS vs Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct
Software
Best-in-class cloud financial management software
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Sage Intacct listed on UK G-Cloud at £10,775 per instance per year for Sage Intacct Financial Management & Reporting, via reseller X3 Consulting Ltd
- They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, Sage Intacct covers General ledger.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Sage Intacct actually diverge.
| Attribute | iCIMS | Sage Intacct |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14500/year | $29/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1999 | 1981 |
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 Sage Intacct
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Cash management
- Multi-entity consolidation
- Salesforce
- ADP
- Expensify
Both cover
- Web 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 Sage Intacct
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Sage Intacct
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Sage Intacct
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Sage Intacct
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct
- Financial reportingnot iCIMS
- Multi-entity managementnot 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
Sage Intacct
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £10,775 per instance per year for Sage Intacct Financial Management & Reporting, via reseller X3 Consulting Ltd
Pricing, plan by plan
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Sage Intacct
$29/month- Core$400/month
- Core financials
- Reporting
- Cash management
Which should you pick?
Choose iCIMS if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Choose Sage Intacct if
- You need general ledger.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want accounts payable.
Questions people ask
- Is iCIMS or Sage Intacct better?
- Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Sage Intacct at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Sage Intacct?
- iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Sage Intacct at $29/month.
- Does iCIMS or Sage Intacct run on more platforms?
- iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Sage Intacct runs on Web, 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 Sage Intacct is typically brought in for.
- What can iCIMS do that Sage Intacct cannot?
- iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Sage Intacct covers General ledger, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Cash management. Both handle Web 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.
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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