Software · head to head
Rippling vs iCIMS
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Rippling the Internet Archive's capture of Rippling's homepage on 10 January 2021 named distinct product modules, Employee Platform, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, App Management, Device Management, and a PEO offering, all sold via 'Request Demo' with no price figure published.; iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
- They diverge on capability: Rippling covers Payroll, iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Rippling and iCIMS actually diverge.
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 Rippling
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Device Management
- App Management
- Time Tracking
- Learning Management
- Slack
- Google Workspace
Only in iCIMS
- Applicant Tracking
- CRM
- Career Sites
- Text Recruiting
- Video Interviewing
- AI Matching
- Analytics
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Rippling
No use cases recorded yet. See the Rippling review.
iCIMS
- Enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflowsnot Rippling
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot Rippling
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot Rippling
- Career site and employer branding managementnot Rippling
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot Rippling
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Rippling
- The Internet Archive's capture of Rippling's homepage on 10 January 2021 named distinct product modules, Employee Platform, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, App Management, Device Management, and a PEO offering, all sold via 'Request Demo' with no price figure published.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Rippling
$8/month- Core$8/month
- Employee Management
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Pro$12/month
- All Core features
- Advanced Analytics
- Custom Reports
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Rippling if
- You need payroll.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want benefits administration.
Choose iCIMS if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Questions people ask
- Is Rippling or iCIMS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Rippling starts at $8/month and iCIMS at $14500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Rippling or iCIMS?
- Rippling starts at $8/month and iCIMS at $14500/year.
- Does Rippling or iCIMS run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What can Rippling do that iCIMS cannot?
- Rippling covers Payroll, Benefits Administration, Device Management, App Management. iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support, Android 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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