Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software
iCIMS vs Awardco Engage
iCIMS leads on 0 checks, Awardco Engage 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
iCIMS is the better fit for enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting. Awardco Engage is the better fit for engagement surveys and recognition alongside UKG.
- iCIMS fits best
Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting
- Awardco Engage fits best
Engagement surveys and recognition alongside UKG
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Side by side
| Feature | iCIMS 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Awardco Engage 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in UKG Marketplace Software | #5 in UKG Marketplace Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting | Engagement surveys and recognition alongside UKG |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Support | Phone, Community | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 10,000+ integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features iCIMS 0/1 · Awardco Engage 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 → |
Awardco Engage is an employee engagement module within the broader Awardco platform. It is designed for organizations that want to run annual, pulse, and custom surveys, then link employee feedback with recognition and follow-up actions.… 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
Awardco Engage — where it wins
- Combines annual, pulse, and custom surveys with automated scheduling
- Connects sentiment and eNPS insights to action plans and recognition
- Offers UKG integration plus mobile survey and recognition access
Where it doesn't
- Requires a sales conversation for pricing
- Engage is an add-on module within the broader Awardco platform
- Manager-level reporting uses confidentiality thresholds
- iCIMS9.3/10 · Pricing on request
An enterprise talent acquisition suite spanning applicant tracking, candidate communications, and onboarding.
Visit iCIMSFull verdict → - Awardco Engage8.5/10 · Pricing on request
Connect engagement surveys and follow-up recognition within Awardco, with UKG integration.
Visit AwardcoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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