Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software
iCIMS vs Achievers
iCIMS leads on 0 checks, Achievers on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreiCIMS · 9.3/10
iCIMS scores higher on our rubric for ukg marketplace software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
iCIMS is the better fit for enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting. Achievers is the better fit for enterprise recognition programs connected to UKG Pro.
- iCIMS fits best
Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting
- Achievers fits best
Enterprise recognition programs connected to UKG Pro
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Side by side
| Feature | iCIMS 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Achievers 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in UKG Marketplace Software | #4 in UKG Marketplace Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting | Enterprise recognition programs connected to UKG Pro |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Support | Phone, Community | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 10,000+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features iCIMS 0/1 · Achievers 0/1 | ||
| UKG listing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| UKG products supported | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Integration method | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | iCIMS is a cloud-based talent acquisition platform for enterprise recruiting teams managing hiring across corporate, high-volume, frontline, or global environments. Applicant tracking sits alongside candidate relationship management,… Read the review → |
Achievers is an enterprise employee recognition and rewards platform for organizations using structured recognition programs across teams and regions. It supports monetary and non-monetary recognition, peer and social recognition through… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
iCIMS — where it wins
- Configurable applicant tracking workflows with AI-assisted candidate matching
- Career sites, interview scheduling, job advertising, and candidate communications
- Integrations across HR, payroll, assessment, and background-check systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of smaller recruiting teams
- Phone and community are the listed support channels
Achievers — where it wins
- UKG Pro, Workday, ADP, and collaboration-channel integrations
- Global rewards marketplace with gift cards, merchandise, experiences, and cash
- Peer recognition, awards workflows, milestones, analytics, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is provided through a contact-sales model
- There is no free plan for evaluating the platform independently
- Enterprise-oriented breadth may exceed the needs of smaller organizations
- iCIMS9.3/10 · Pricing on request
An enterprise talent acquisition suite spanning applicant tracking, candidate communications, and onboarding.
Visit iCIMSFull verdict → - Achievers8.6/10 · Pricing on request
Achievers connects enterprise recognition, awards, milestones, and rewards with UKG Pro.
Visit AchieversFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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