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Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software

iCIMS vs DailyPay

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
iCIMS #1 in UKG Marketplace Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit iCIMS
Higher score DailyPay #7 in UKG Marketplace Software 4.0/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit DailyPay

iCIMS leads on 0 checks, DailyPay on 1, and 0 are 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 scoreDailyPay · 4.0/10
  • Free planonly DailyPay

Our editors rank iCIMS at #1 and DailyPay at #7 for ukg marketplace software; iCIMS has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

DailyPay offers free plan; iCIMS doesn't publish it.

iCIMS is the better fit for enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting. DailyPay is the better fit for UKG-connected employers offering earned-wage access.

  • iCIMS fits best

    Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting

  • DailyPay fits best

    UKG-connected employers offering earned-wage access

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Side by side

Feature iCIMS —/10 Visit ↗ DailyPay 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — 4.0
Ranking #1 in UKG Marketplace Software #7 in UKG Marketplace Software
Best for Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting UKG-connected employers offering earned-wage access
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Support Phone, Community Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Integrations 10,000+ integrations 180+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iCIMS 0/1 · DailyPay 0/1
UKG listing Not published Not published
Specs
UKG products supported Not published Not published
Integration method Not published Not published
Deployment Not published Not published
Data sync Not published Not published
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
  • Employees can access available earnings before payday.
  • Offers instant and next-business-day transfer options.
  • Integrates with UKG and other payroll and HCM systems.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of smaller recruiting teams
  • Phone and community are the listed support channels
  • Employer pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Instant transfers carry a fee.
  • Access depends on available earnings and eligibility rules.
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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DailyPay gives employees a way to view accrued earnings and transfer available pay before their scheduled payday. Employers use its portal for program management, while employees can track earnings and pay periods through web, iOS, or…

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  1. iCIMSUKG Marketplace Software —Pricing on request
  2. DailyPayUKG Marketplace Software 4.0Free plan · pricing 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
  • DailyPay — where it wins

    • Employees can access available earnings before payday.
    • Offers instant and next-business-day transfer options.
    • Integrates with UKG and other payroll and HCM systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Employer pricing requires contacting sales.
    • Instant transfers carry a fee.
    • Access depends on available earnings and eligibility rules.
  • iCIMS—/10 · Pricing on request

    An enterprise talent acquisition suite spanning applicant tracking, candidate communications, and onboarding.

    Visit iCIMSFull verdict →
  • DailyPay4.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    DailyPay connects earned-wage access with payroll and time-management systems.

    Visit DailyPayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026