Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software
iCIMS vs DailyPay
iCIMS leads on 0 checks, DailyPay 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
- Free planonly DailyPay
iCIMS scores higher on our rubric for ukg marketplace software: 9.3 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
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 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | DailyPay 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| 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 | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (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 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 → |
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… 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
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.
- iCIMS9.3/10 · Pricing on request
An enterprise talent acquisition suite spanning applicant tracking, candidate communications, and onboarding.
Visit iCIMSFull verdict → - DailyPay8.3/10 · 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 Oct 2026
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