Software · head to head
iCIMS vs Workable
The short version
- Only Workable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; Workable the Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
- They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, Workable covers Job posting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iCIMS and Workable actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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
- Indeed
Only in Workable
- Job posting
- Applicant tracking
- Candidate management
- Onboarding
- Employee engagement
- Mobile app
- Integrations
- Slack
Both cover
- Analytics
- 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 Workable
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Workable
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Workable
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Workable
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Workable
Workable
- Posting jobs and tracking candidates through an applicant tracking systemnot iCIMS
- Running structured interviews, assessments and offers in one placenot 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
Workable
- The Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
- Reaching a plan where those three are included means Premier at $599 a month
- Unlimited active jobs is qualified by a fair usage limit rather than being an actual cap
- AI features run on credits, and credits expire one year from purchase
- Published plan prices cover 1 to 20 employees, so larger headcounts are quoted separately
Pricing, plan by plan
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Workable
Free- FreeFree
- Basic recruitment
- Limited hires
- Basic tracking
- Plus$undefined/month
- Advanced recruitment
- Engagement tools
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose iCIMS if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Choose Workable if
- You need job posting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want applicant tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is iCIMS or Workable better?
- Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and Workable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iCIMS or Workable?
- Workable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14500/year for iCIMS and Free for Workable.
- Does iCIMS or Workable run on more platforms?
- iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Workable runs on Web.
- Can I use Workable for free?
- Yes. Workable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iCIMS starts at $14500/year.
- 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 Workable is typically brought in for.
- What can iCIMS do that Workable cannot?
- iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Workable covers Job posting, Applicant tracking, Candidate management, Onboarding. Both handle Analytics, 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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