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iCIMS vs SkillSurvey

iCIMS describes an enterprise recruiting suite; SkillSurvey’s site offers limited product detail and points customers to a login.

iCIMS

5.2/10
VS

SkillSurvey

4.8/10

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Short answer

Most buyers should pick iCIMS.

Pick iCIMS if you need a clearly described enterprise ATS and recruiting suite: its materials cover applicant tracking, sourcing campaigns, employer branding, onboarding and high-volume hiring. SkillSurvey is harder to assess as a separate product; its site describes iCIMS recruiting tools and routes SkillSurvey customers to a login, but gives little detail about SkillSurvey itself. Neither option publishes list pricing or a free plan. Before switching, ask for a quote and confirm product scope, integrations and support terms.

01Side by side

iCIMSSkillSurvey
Starting priceNot published; sales quote-basedNot published; quote via iCIMS
Free planNo free plan listedNo free plan listed
Best forEnterprise hiring and talent acquisition teamsExisting customers checking SkillSurvey access
Core strengthATS, sourcing, branding, onboarding, high-volume hiringiCIMS recruiting tools; SkillSurvey details unclear
Learning curveNot publishedNot published
Integrations/dataNot publishedNot published
Team/seat costsPer-seat costs not publishedPer-seat costs not published
SupportSupport terms not publishedSupport terms not published

Choose iCIMS if

  • Choose iCIMS if you need an enterprise applicant tracking system.
  • Choose iCIMS if sourcing, employer branding, and onboarding belong together.
  • Choose iCIMS if high-volume hiring is a stated requirement.

Choose SkillSurvey if

  • Choose SkillSurvey if you are an existing customer seeking its login.
  • Choose SkillSurvey if you want to verify your current product access.
  • Choose SkillSurvey only after confirming the product and quote with iCIMS.

02Pricing compared

Neither product has published list pricing in the published information, so there’s no reliable price comparison to make. iCIMS pricing is sales quote-based; monthly and annual terms, plan details and add-on prices aren’t published. SkillSurvey’s listing describes custom pricing by quote via iCIMS, but gives no amount or billing terms.

Neither lists a free plan, and free-trial availability is not published. Treat the SkillSurvey quote as especially difficult to assess: its site describes iCIMS recruiting products and doesn’t clearly explain SkillSurvey as a separate product. Before switching, ask for an itemized quote and confirm exactly which product, modules, integrations, implementation and support are included. Get renewal and contract terms in writing; the available information doesn’t establish them.

03Features and depth

iCIMS is the clearer choice on documented scope. Its materials describe an enterprise ATS, candidate relationship management, sourcing and nurture campaigns, employer branding, onboarding, and high-volume hiring. Employer-branding tools include career sites, a digital assistant and video testimonials. The iCIMS Hire offering lists applicant tracking and onboarding, while AI features are described as supporting candidate matching, personalized experiences and hiring workflows.

SkillSurvey’s public site is harder to evaluate as a separate product. It mainly describes iCIMS recruiting tools, including iCIMS Hire’s ATS, text recruiting, onboarding and high-volume hiring, plus iCIMS Engage sourcing campaigns. It also directs SkillSurvey customers to a login page, but does not explain SkillSurvey’s own features in detail. That overlap does not establish that SkillSurvey and iCIMS are interchangeable products. Ask the vendor to identify the product and modules in the quote, and confirm which capabilities your current SkillSurvey account includes.

04Ease of use and learning curve

The available information doesn’t document setup time, training requirements or day-to-day usability for either product, so we can’t make a strong learning-curve comparison. iCIMS is positioned as configurable enterprise software, but the published materials don’t explain how much configuration or administration it requires.

SkillSurvey is even harder to assess: its public site offers little detail about the product itself. One Reddit thread reports friction with reference checks, but that is not enough to judge the overall experience. Ask for a walkthrough of your actual workflows, migration requirements and support terms before switching.

Questions people ask

Is iCIMS trusted?

The published information describes iCIMS as enterprise recruiting software and lists applicant tracking, sourcing, employer branding and onboarding capabilities. That does not independently verify reliability or customer satisfaction. We’d ask for references from organizations with similar hiring needs and review contract, support and security terms before committing.

What kind of questions are available on SkillSurvey?

The published SkillSurvey site information does not describe its question library or the types of reference-check questions available. It mainly presents iCIMS recruiting products and directs SkillSurvey customers to a login page. Ask the vendor for current sample questionnaires and details on customization before deciding.

What is the phone number for iCIMS technical support?

A technical-support phone number is not published on the vendor's site, so we can’t give a verified number. The materials also don’t specify support hours or service levels. Check your customer portal or contract, or ask iCIMS to confirm the correct contact for your account.

How many employees are at iCIMS?

The published information does not state iCIMS’ employee count, so we can’t give a verified figure. Employee totals change over time, and no dated headcount source is included here. For a current number, check an official company source or ask iCIMS directly.