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Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software

iCIMS vs Achievers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score iCIMS #1 in UKG Marketplace Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit iCIMS
Achievers #4 in UKG Marketplace Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of smaller recruiting teams
  • Phone and community are the listed support channels
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. iCIMSUKG Marketplace Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. AchieversUKG Marketplace Software 8.6Pricing on request

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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