Compare CATS Software and ICIMS 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (55.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$69 per user/month
No pricing available
CATS
Star Rating
(127)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$69 per user/month
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Star Rating
(988)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ICIMSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that iCIMS excels in providing a user-friendly interface and robust applicant tracking capabilities, making it easier for HR teams to manage candidates throughout the hiring process. Users appreciate the seamless automation between candidate stages and reference checks, which significantly speeds up the hiring timeline.
- Users say that CATS shines in its customization options, allowing for tailored portals, applications, and workflows. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to adapt the system to their unique hiring needs, as highlighted by users who have utilized CATS for various clients over the years.
- Reviewers mention that iCIMS has a strong support system, with many users praising the quick response times from the customer care team. This level of support is crucial for organizations that rely on timely assistance to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
- According to verified reviews, CATS offers an easy job posting feature that allows users to post openings across multiple websites effortlessly. This functionality is particularly appealing for small businesses that need to maximize their reach without investing excessive time in the process.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while iCIMS has a slightly lower score in ease of setup compared to CATS, it still provides a solid onboarding experience. Users appreciate the intuitive design that helps them navigate the system effectively, even if the initial setup may take a bit longer.
- Users report that CATS faces challenges in performance metrics, with some reviewers noting that its reporting capabilities could be improved. In contrast, iCIMS receives praise for its comprehensive reporting features, which help organizations track hiring metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CATS
Annual Plan
$69
per user/month
Great yearly discount for professional recruiters
- Meeting Scheduler
- SMS Texting (US & Canada)
- 2- way Calendar & Email sync
ICIMS
No pricing availableFree Trial
CATS
Free Trial is available
ICIMS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
110
8.5
867
Ease of Use
8.8
110
8.2
881
Ease of Setup
9.0
60
7.8
533
Ease of Admin
8.7
59
8.1
524
Quality of Support
8.7
108
8.1
805
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
59
8.4
516
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
110
8.4
855
Features by Category
Basics
Not enough data
7.7
120
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
114
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
118
Not enough data
7.8
98
Not enough data
6.6
102
Content
Not enough data
7.3
105
Not enough data
7.2
101
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.8
443
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
427
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
484
|
Verified
Platform
8.5
43
7.9
477
|
Verified
7.9
33
7.6
369
|
Verified
7.3
22
7.4
298
|
Verified
8.5
41
8.2
489
|
Verified
8.5
44
8.3
482
|
Verified
5.2
30
7.0
375
|
Verified
6.4
37
8.0
486
|
Verified
7.7
39
8.3
496
|
Verified
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
7.8
443
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
427
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
484
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.5
43
7.9
477
|
Verified
7.9
33
7.6
369
|
Verified
7.3
22
7.4
298
|
Verified
8.5
41
8.2
489
|
Verified
8.5
44
8.3
482
|
Verified
5.2
30
7.0
375
|
Verified
6.4
37
8.0
486
|
Verified
7.7
39
8.3
496
|
Verified
Candidate Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Onboarding
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Career pathing
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
6.0
15
Opportunity matching
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Analytics and integrations
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
7.7
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.7
12
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Sourcing
7.9
68
7.7
349
8.2
62
7.7
337
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.7
55
7.6
283
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
4.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Platform
8.5
43
7.9
477
|
Verified
7.9
33
7.6
369
|
Verified
7.3
22
7.4
298
|
Verified
8.5
41
8.2
489
|
Verified
8.5
44
8.3
482
|
Verified
5.2
30
7.0
375
|
Verified
6.4
37
8.0
486
|
Verified
7.7
39
8.3
496
|
Verified
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.1
147
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
7.8
129
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
8.4
145
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
141
Not enough data
6.8
95
Not enough data
6.9
96
Not enough data
8.0
145
Not enough data
7.9
144
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.4
121
Not enough data
7.6
135
Not enough data
7.8
126
Platform
8.5
43
7.9
477
|
Verified
7.9
33
7.6
369
|
Verified
7.3
22
7.4
298
|
Verified
8.5
41
8.2
489
|
Verified
8.5
44
8.3
482
|
Verified
5.2
30
7.0
375
|
Verified
6.4
37
8.0
486
|
Verified
7.7
39
8.3
496
|
Verified
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.5
427
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
320
AI Core Recruiting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Interviewing & Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Job Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Interaction & Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Evaluation & Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
35
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
6.8
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
34
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
7.4
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
35
|
Verified
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
33
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CATS and ICIMS are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
CATS is categorized as Staffing
ICIMS is categorized as Talent Marketplace Platforms, Recruitment Platforms, Candidate Relationship Management, Recruiting Automation, Onboarding, Recruitment Marketing, and AI Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CATS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ICIMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
31.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Human Resources
9.9%
Hospital & Health Care
7.4%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
33.9%
Hospital & Health Care
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.4%
Human Resources
4.1%
Higher Education
3.4%
Other
63.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Do you integrate with other software?
1 Comment
Official Response from CATS
Yes! We integrate with a variety of leading software programs like MailChimp, Constant Contact, Berke, Gmail, WordPress and many more. We also have an...Read more
What kind of support will I have?
1 Comment
Official Response from CATS
All plans include phone and email support available Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm CST. We also offer an online knowledge base, youtube...Read more
Can I import my data?
1 Comment
Official Response from CATS
Yes! You can easily import resumes with our mass import function. If you need help, we can import from virtually any other system for you.Read more
What is the best time for a client to use SkillSurvey Reference for a job applicant?
1 Comment
Official Response from iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
We believe the best practice is to generate a SkillSurvey Reference candidate feedback report on a job applicant after the phone screen and before the...Read more
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