Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 16, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - The Applicant or iCIMS?
iCIMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than The Applicant, and iCIMS is rated higher (94/100) than The Applicant (77/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Applicant Tracking solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
The Applicant Manager Vs. iCIMS
The Applicant Manager: We've found that many applicants appreciate any news, even if it is to tell them that the job has been filled. Unfortunately, many employers barely have the time needed to wade through resumes, interview applicants and make a job offer. With this reality, updates and personal communications between applicants and employers are pretty much out of...
iCIMS: iCIMS' Talent Platform is the industry's premier talent acquisition solution that enables HR professionals to manage their organization's entire talent lifecycle from sourcing to recruitment marketing to applicant tracking to onboarding all within a single web-based application.
Who is more expensive? The Applicant or iCIMS Talent Platform?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Applicant Tracking software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for The Applicant and iCIMS Talent Platform.
The Applicant price starts at $90 per feature/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 The Applicant Manager is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Applicant Tracking software. iCIMS Talent Platform price starts at $1,700 per month , When comparing iCIMS Talent Platform to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Applicant Tracking software cost.
Bottom line: iCIMS Talent Platform is more expensive than The Applicant.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared The Applicant Vs. iCIMS based on some of the most important and required Applicant Tracking features.
The Applicant: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, Recruiting, Software Customization, Applicant Tracking, Document Management, Email Integration.
iCIMS Talent Platform: Employee Self-Service, HR Management, LMS, Performance Record, Recruiting.
Target customer size
The Applicant Manager is specifically designed for small to medium sized organizations who are looking for an affordable yet user-friendly, intuitive applicant tracking solution. iCIMS Talent Platform is optimally fitted for companies that constantly need to boost their numbers and search for young talents.