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iCIMS vs Greenhouse

iCIMS6.2/10

Greenhouse6.7/10

Scored in Applicant Tracking Systems

The short answer

Both quote their prices. iCIMS is an enterprise recruiting platform with an ATS, a recruiting CRM, text recruiting, career sites and onboarding, connected to more than 800 partner technologies.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 17 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Enterprises hiring at high volume or across many countries

Choose iCIMS if

  • You hire at enterprise scale across business units.
  • You recruit by text, with text-to-apply, SMS and WhatsApp.
  • You need the largest partner network: more than 800 technologies.
  • You hire in retail, healthcare, manufacturing or finance.
Best for
Hiring teams running structured interviews with kits and scorecards

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You run structured interviews with kits and scorecards on every plan.
  • You are a small or midsize team, not only an enterprise.
  • You want iOS and Android apps for interview kits and approvals.
  • You want SCIM provisioning and preconfigured SSO with Okta or Microsoft Entra ID.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

iCIMS wins 1Greenhouse wins 04 ties

iCIMS vs Greenhouse by dimension
DimensioniCIMSGreenhouse
PricingNeither publishes prices: iCIMS routes every product page to a demo request; Greenhouse quotes by plan, hiring volume and complexity. Greenhouse names one paid extra, Premium Support. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesBoth cover requisitions with approvals, job advertising, interview self-scheduling and onboarding. iCIMS adds a career site CMS with AI job matching; Greenhouse adds resume anonymization and CLEAR ID verification. Approval chains for candidates, offers and jobs, Integrated job advertising to multiple job boards, Candidate self-scheduling for interviews, Text recruiting with text-to-apply, SMS, WhatsApp and more, Career site CMS with AI job matching, Onboarding by business unit211 of 12 core capabilities11 of 12 core capabilities
IntegrationsiCIMS connects with more than 800 partner technologies. Greenhouse lists over 400 pre-built integrations and documents six APIs, including Harvest and Onboarding. 80016 documented (vendor says 800)5 documented
Fit and supportiCIMS targets enterprise employers, with a customer community, professional services and phone support. Greenhouse serves small, midsize and enterprise teams, with email, chat and an account team. Enterprises2EnterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
SecurityBoth hold SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 and document GDPR. iCIMS’s trust center also lists ISO 27701 and CSA STAR Level 1. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

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Key differences

Where iCIMS and Greenhouse differ (5)
AttributeiCIMSGreenhouse
Best forEnterprises2Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4
Native integrations8001451 marketplace listings (our count, Oct 9, 2026)5
Support channelsCustomer community (forums, events, webinars), Professional services, Phone (800) 889-44226Support Center requests, Email, In-app live chat, Phone (general inquiries), Account team (Customer Success and Account Management)7
Founded2000820129
HeadquartersHolmdel, New Jersey, US8New York, NY10
Show 7 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (7)
AttributeiCIMSGreenhouse
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only11
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only11
API1213
SOC 2 Type II314
ISO 27001314
GDPR program314
OwnershipPrivate equity-backed8Private equity-backed15

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Neither publishes prices: iCIMS routes every product page to a demo request; Greenhouse quotes by plan, hiring volume and complexity. Greenhouse names one paid extra, Premium Support.

Capabilities. Both cover requisitions with approvals, job advertising, interview self-scheduling and onboarding. iCIMS adds a career site CMS with AI job matching; Greenhouse adds resume anonymization and CLEAR ID verification.

Integrations. iCIMS connects with more than 800 partner technologies. Greenhouse lists over 400 pre-built integrations and documents six APIs, including Harvest and Onboarding.

Fit and support. iCIMS targets enterprise employers, with a customer community, professional services and phone support. Greenhouse serves small, midsize and enterprise teams, with email, chat and an account team.

Security. Both hold SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 and document GDPR. iCIMS’s trust center also lists ISO 27701 and CSA STAR Level 1.

Neither one?

Workable

Workable has the highest LeadChange Score in Applicant Tracking Systems after excluding these two (9.5/10).

From $299/mo (up to 20 employees, billed annually)16

Workable review

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for enterprise hiring, iCIMS or Greenhouse?

Both sell to enterprises. iCIMS is built around enterprise volume, with text recruiting and more than 800 partner technologies; Greenhouse fits an enterprise that runs structured interviews, and it also serves smaller teams.

Who are Greenhouse’s competitors?

iCIMS is one in enterprise hiring: both are quoted ATS platforms with onboarding. Against iCIMS, Greenhouse differs by serving small teams too; Workable, Ashby and Lever are other ATS vendors we compare.

How much do iCIMS and Greenhouse cost?

Neither lists a price. iCIMS’s pricing URL returns «Page not found» and every product page leads to a demo; Greenhouse’s cost depends on plan, hiring volume, organizational complexity and features.

Does iCIMS include onboarding?

Yes. iCIMS Hire covers applicant tracking, text recruiting and onboarding, and onboarding can be set up by business unit.

How long has iCIMS been around?

Since 2000: iCIMS cites more than 26 years of talent acquisition expertise, and it is based in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Does Greenhouse have a mobile app?

Yes, for iOS and Android: hiring teams review applications, interview kits, candidate profiles, scorecards and approvals.

Which is better for small businesses, iCIMS or Greenhouse?

Greenhouse lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; iCIMS is built for enterprises.

How this page was made

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Sources

The 17 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. iCIMS icims.com“TALK TO SALES” “ICIMS connects with more than 800 partner technologies and supports thousands of integrations.”
  2. iCIMS icims.com/products/hiring-software/enterprise-applicant-tracking-system“Keep stakeholders aligned and informed by submitting candidates, offers and jobs through pre-defined approval chains.” “Finally, an ATS made to support the needs of global enterprises”
  3. iCIMS trust.icims.com“SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO/IEC 27001:2022”
  4. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/company“Greenhouse grows with you, from startup to enterprise – with the flexibility to utilize native platform tools and hundreds of pre-built integrations to build your preferred tech stack.”
  5. Greenhouse integrations.greenhouse.com“With over 400 pre-built integrations and open API, our integration ecosystem makes it easier than ever to create the tech stack you need”
  6. iCIMS icims.com/products/hiring-software/employee-onboarding-portal“Get access to community resources including forums, events, webinars, and awards when you become a customer.”
  7. Greenhouse support.greenhouse.io/hc/en-us/articles/38179007718043-Technical-Support-Guidelines“Support Center. Customers can access the Greenhouse Support Center for self-service resources or to submit a request at https://support.greenhouse.io. In-app support. Customers can access self service resources, start a live chat, or submit a request using the in-app support widget.”
  8. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICIMS“Colin Day founded ICIMS in 2000.” “ICIMS headquarters are in the Bell Works complex in Holmdel, New Jersey.”
  9. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/blog/greenhouse-hire-for-whats-next“We founded Greenhouse in 2012 to help companies become great at hiring”
  10. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/contact“Office address Greenhouse Software / Industrious 250 W 34th Street Suite 329 New York, NY 10119”
  11. Greenhouse Greenhouse: Pricing plans“Greenhouse pricing is customized based on your company’s hiring needs. You choose a plan – Core, Plus or Pro – based on the level of structure, automation and governance your hiring organization requires. A Greenhouse expert can recommend the right plan and provide custom pricing based on your hiring needs.” “The cost of Greenhouse is influenced by the plan you choose (Core, Plus or Pro), your hiring volume and organizational complexity, and the features and capabilities required to support your workflows.”
  12. iCIMS developer-community.icims.com“A full-service resource for ICIMS Partner and Customer Developers to be successful with ICIMS APIs.”
  13. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/api“We designed our APIs to let our customers and partners access and update data from Greenhouse.”
  14. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/security“Third-party audits – Annual audits against SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO certifications - Certified for ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2019 and ISO 42001:2023”
  15. TPG / Business Wire businesswire.com/news/home/20210114005773/en/TPG-Growth-and-The-Rise-Fund-Make-Major-Investment-in-Greenhouse-Software“TPG Growth and The Rise Fund today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to partner with Greenhouse, the leading hiring software company used by over 4,000 businesses, as a majority investor.”
  16. Workable Workable: Pricing“Standard BUNDLE RECRUITING AND HR TO SAVE UP TO 20% $299 /month $3,588 /year MONTHLY ANNUALLY - SAVE 20% 1 - 20 employees”
  17. iCIMS marketplace.icims.com/en-US/home

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