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Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software

iCIMS vs DailyPay

  • 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
DailyPay #7 in UKG Marketplace Software 8.3/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 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 ↗
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
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 9.3Pricing on request
  2. DailyPayUKG Marketplace Software 8.3Free 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.
  • 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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