Ashby vs iCIMS (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: iCIMS does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Tie
4.2 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Ashby	iCIMS
Our rating	4.2	4.2
Starts at	$270/mo	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	HR & Recruiting AI	HR & Recruiting AI
Plans	Foundations$300/mo (1-10 employees) to $900/mo (76-100); 10% off with a yearly commitment PlusQuote only (101-1,000 employees) EnterpriseQuote only (1,000+ employees) Ashby AnalyticsQuote only, usage-based	See pricing
Key features	Full applicant tracking system with job requisitions, pipelines, and interview scheduling Native recruiting analytics dashboards built into the core product AI-assisted candidate sourcing alongside the core ATS workflow Foundations plan starting at $400/month for smaller teams Custom Plus and Enterprise tiers for larger organizations	Sourcing Agent for automated candidate sourcing Candidate ranking, talent matching and a GenAI search assistant AI career-site chatbot and conversational job search AI email writing and interview question generation Job description optimization and career site translation
Pros	Built-in analytics remove the need to export ATS data into a separate BI tool Combines sourcing, tracking, and reporting in one connected platform Structured interview scorecards support more consistent hiring decisions	Recruiters choose how much AI autonomy to enable Covers ATS, engagement and career sites in one platform States a third-party Responsible AI certification
Cons	Entry pricing at $400/month is a real commitment for very small teams Enterprise tier costs require a custom quote before knowing the real price Feature breadth means a longer setup and onboarding than a narrow point tool	No published pricing; demo or sales call required Built for large employers, not small teams Customer and usage figures on the site are the company's own
Company	Ashby, founded 2018	iCIMS

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261012. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Ashby better than iCIMS?

In our reviews Ashby scores 4.2 and iCIMS scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Ashby: Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought. iCIMS: Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing.

Which is cheaper, Ashby or iCIMS?

Ashby: from $270/mo. iCIMS: see pricing.

Do Ashby and iCIMS have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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