iCIMS vs Crelate

iCIMS9.2Visit Crelate8.4Visit

Higher score iCIMS #1 in Recruiting CRM Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit iCIMS

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Crelate #6 in Recruiting CRM Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Crelate

• iCIMS fits best

  Enterprise talent acquisition teams

• Crelate fits best

  Recruiting agencies needing CRM depth

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Side by side

Feature	iCIMS 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Crelate 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Recruiting CRM Software	#6 in Recruiting CRM Software
Best for	Enterprise talent acquisition teams	Recruiting agencies needing CRM depth
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$85/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Support	Phone, Community	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	10,000+ integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iCIMS 0/3 · Crelate 0/3
Talent pools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Email sequences	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sourcing extension	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Pipeline stages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Candidate record limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Reporting level	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Configurable workflows, approval chains, and applicant tracking AI-assisted matching, comparison, ranking, and job matching Career sites, scheduling, communications, and analytics in one platform	Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and job portals Supports resume parsing, sequences, automation, and enrichment Offers APIs, webhooks, job boards, and broad integrations
Cons	Contact-sales pricing gives limited cost transparency Enterprise configuration may require more implementation effort The breadth may exceed the needs of smaller recruiting teams	There is no free plan Advanced automation and integrations are higher-tier capabilities Platform pricing is usage-based
Our verdict	iCIMS is a cloud-based talent acquisition platform for medium-sized and large enterprises. Its applicant tracking capabilities support configurable hiring workflows, approval chains, offer management, onboarding, candidate relationship… Read the review →	Crelate is a recruiting platform for staffing firms, executive search agencies, consulting firms, and in-house recruiting teams. It brings applicant tracking, candidate and client relationship management, job portals, sourcing, resume… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iCIMS — where it wins

  • Configurable workflows, approval chains, and applicant tracking
  • AI-assisted matching, comparison, ranking, and job matching
  • Career sites, scheduling, communications, and analytics in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing gives limited cost transparency
  • Enterprise configuration may require more implementation effort
  • The breadth may exceed the needs of smaller recruiting teams

• Crelate — where it wins

  • Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and job portals
  • Supports resume parsing, sequences, automation, and enrichment
  • Offers APIs, webhooks, job boards, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Advanced automation and integrations are higher-tier capabilities
  • Platform pricing is usage-based

• iCIMS9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad, configurable recruiting CRM for enterprise hiring operations.

  Visit iCIMSFull verdict →
• Crelate8.4/10 · Paid

  A deep recruiting CRM for agencies that need candidate and client workflows together.

  Visit CrelateFull verdict →