Software · head to head
iCIMS vs Teamtailor
The short version
- Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Teamtailor no price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
- They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers CRM, Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Teamtailor actually diverge.
| Attribute | iCIMS | Teamtailor |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14500/year | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Founded | 1999 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
- Workday
- SAP
- Oracle
Only in Teamtailor
- Career Site Builder
- Employer Branding
- Employee Referrals
- Automation
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
Both cover
- Applicant Tracking
- Analytics
- Indeed
- 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 Teamtailor
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Teamtailor
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Teamtailor
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Teamtailor
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Teamtailor
Teamtailor
- Applicant tracking with a branded careers sitenot iCIMS
- Managing candidate pipelines and recruitment marketing togethernot 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
Teamtailor
- No price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
- The pricing page lists no feature comparison, so what a given budget buys is not visible before contact
Pricing, plan by plan
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Teamtailor
$99/month- Teamtailor$99/month
- Career Site
- ATS
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Teamtailor if
- You need career site builder.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want employer branding.
Questions people ask
- Is iCIMS or Teamtailor better?
- Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Teamtailor at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Teamtailor?
- iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Teamtailor at $99/month.
- Does iCIMS or Teamtailor run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Teamtailor is typically brought in for.
- What can iCIMS do that Teamtailor cannot?
- iCIMS covers CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting, Video Interviewing. Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder, Employer Branding, Employee Referrals, Automation. 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.
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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