iCIMS vs First Advantage

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iCIMS #1 in UKG Marketplace Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit iCIMS

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FA First Advantage #2 in UKG Marketplace Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Try First Advantage

• iCIMS fits best

  Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting

• First Advantage fits best

  Organizations needing UKG-connected background screening

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Side by side

Feature	iCIMS —/10 Visit ↗	FAFirst Advantage —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#1 in UKG Marketplace Software	#2 in UKG Marketplace Software
Best for	Enterprise teams using UKG for recruiting	Organizations needing UKG-connected background screening
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Features iCIMS 0/1 · First Advantage 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	Covers criminal, identity, employment, education, and driving checks Supports UKG plus a range of ATS and HCM integrations Offers a screening API with developer documentation and sandbox access
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of smaller recruiting teams Phone and community are the listed support channels	Pricing is contact-sales for configurable programs Its wide screening scope may exceed needs for a single-purpose check Screening details and workflows may require integration planning
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 →	First Advantage provides employment background screening and workforce risk services for employers. Its scope includes criminal-record searches, digital identity verification, employment and education verification, motor-vehicle-record… 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

• First Advantage — where it wins

  • Covers criminal, identity, employment, education, and driving checks
  • Supports UKG plus a range of ATS and HCM integrations
  • Offers a screening API with developer documentation and sandbox access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales for configurable programs
  • Its wide screening scope may exceed needs for a single-purpose check
  • Screening details and workflows may require integration planning

• iCIMS—/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit iCIMSFull verdict →
• FAFirst Advantage—/10 · Pricing on request

  UKG-connected screening for employers, with broad checks and API access.

  Try First AdvantageFull verdict →