ClearCompany vs. iCIMS Talent Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClearCompany
Score 7.8 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
ClearCompany offers an applicant tracking system with core features, including batch or mass communication, job board posting, centralized internal communications, and background checking features. It also provides onboarding automation and performance management.N/A
iCIMS
Score 6.4 out of 10
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iCIMS is a web-based applicant tracking system (ATS). The tool's talent recruiting and management functions include features like social recruiting, talent sourcing, offer management, and onboarding. The programs are centralized on iCIMS’s UNIFi platform and are scaled for mid-sized to enterprise businesses.N/A
Pricing
ClearCompanyiCIMS Talent Cloud
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ClearCompanyiCIMS Talent Cloud
Features
ClearCompanyiCIMS Talent Cloud
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.4
Ratings
25% above category average
iCIMS Talent Cloud
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Ratings
New hire portal10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
Ratings
30% above category average
iCIMS Talent Cloud
-
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Corporate goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
Ratings
37% above category average
iCIMS Talent Cloud
-
Ratings
Performance plans9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan weighting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow restrictions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
Ratings
33% above category average
iCIMS Talent Cloud
-
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Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.2
Ratings
24% above category average
iCIMS Talent Cloud
8.4
Ratings
5% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.50 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.90 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.60 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting10.00 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Customized Application Form9.80 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Resume Management9.30 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.20 Ratings5.20 Ratings
Candidate Search8.70 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.80 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Collaboration8.30 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation9.60 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Email Templates9.90 Ratings8.80 Ratings
User Permissions9.30 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.40 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Reporting8.20 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
8.1
Ratings
14% above category average
iCIMS Talent Cloud
-
Ratings
Course authoring7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
User Ratings
ClearCompanyiCIMS Talent Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
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8.1
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Likelihood to Renew
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7.8
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Usability
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8.8
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Availability
-
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9.1
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Performance
-
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8.2
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Support Rating
8.9
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6.0
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Online Training
-
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7.9
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Implementation Rating
-
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6.3
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Configurability
-
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5.0
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Ease of integration
-
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5.0
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Product Scalability
-
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7.8
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Vendor post-sale
-
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10.0
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Vendor pre-sale
-
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5.0
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User Testimonials
ClearCompanyiCIMS Talent Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
If your company needs to move into becoming completely electronic, as well as the option of having it being remote if needed, this is the way to go. ClearCompany will hold your hand and help you every step of the way to becoming just that! It can be a difficult task to change so much but having their team to meet with you weekly until you have everything up and running was the best experience I could have asked for.
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Integrates well with other HR systems like Oracle, SAP, and Workday. The profile creation process is very generic meaning it doesn't work well with all systems. It would be nice if they had a custom setting depending on the target HR system and the ability to save partial data entered and provision to complete at a later time. Follow up emails on workflows. Customer support is great.
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Pros
  • Interview scheduling--ClearCompany integrates your Outlook calendar with their system, so when a candidate accepts an interview time, it goes right to Outlook.
  • Communication with hiring teams is super easy in this system. You just tag a hiring manager in the notes and communicate there regarding candidate progress. This is super helpful down the road as well if you need to look back at any communication (rather than trying to sift through emails).
  • The general setup is very user friendly. It is easy to find candidates, reqs, and information.
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  • Configuration - we are able to configure it to meet our business needs.
  • User friendly - I feel it is easy to use and we are able to roll it out with minimal training for our field
  • System availability - we have limited to almost no issues with the system being slow or not available during business hours.
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Cons
  • Reporting is a bit limited - most reports require significant cleanup and/or take a lot of work to make meaningful
  • Hiring Manager visibility is limited when it comes to notifications (scorecards completed, etc.) and feedback for candidates from other processes, meaning that the burden is put on TA to inform
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  • Support model - there has been a decrease in the service, we already addressed it and hopefully, it will improve
  • Configuration flexibility - there are minor things that we could easily change but for some reason, it is available only for vendor
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Likelihood to Renew
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I would say that we are very likely to renew with iCIMS. They seem to continuously be improving their product based on the feedback from their clients. In addition, the thought have having to go through another implementation of this level is daunting and as long as the software continues to meet the business needs of the company and provides the appropriate level of support we will most likely stay. Costs regarding future renewals will also impact this decision and if necessary we will go to market to evaluate other options.
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Usability
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We just love iCIMS. Our hiring managers love iCIMS. I give it a 9 because some hiring managers do not have to use it as regularly and need reminders on what to do. It really improved our experience with our ATS overall and I wouldn't want to work in any other system in my job.
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Reliability and Availability
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There is always ample advance notice before the software goes down for maintenance and this is usually done at off-peak hours. As for system failures - I can't think of any that have effected us in over two years od use.
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Performance
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We can think of no dissatisfaction with our daily use of iCims, involving its response time to commands or incompatibility with any other software we presently use.
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Support Rating
I had a great relationship with my first customer success manager. When I first started, she helped me navigate the system and was always available to answer any questions. They have provided great support throughout the last 2 years of me using the system. I attended a ClearCompany conference and they were incredible at providing support and showing how to best utilize the system,
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Let me begin by saying the implementation phase was PHENOMENAL! Katie was our support manager and she was outstanding. The process was cumbersome and time-consuming, but she was outstanding and knowledgeable. That process gets a 9/10 for sure. However, between multiple account manager changes (and no notification) and being promised functionality that doesn't exist, and not hearing back when we reach out to support or open a ticket, the process has been really disappointing since implementation. We do have a new rep who has reached out to introduce himself, and we are optimistic that our experience will improve considerably after that meeting.
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Online Training
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I would say I believe iCims online training is very good. It's informative, visually appealing, and simple in explaining all the different aspects of iCims. I also really like the new candidate onboarding, and all the other training curricula you have up to be able to inform or send out to the candidate. I like you can attach a URL link for videos as well so you can really customize the training. I feel that overall, I would like to see more. Perhaps, more robust options with the training, if that's something iCims is expanding on in the future.
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Implementation Rating
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Things went smoothly
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Alternatives Considered
We went with ClearCompany based on their level of customer service. Paycom is who we use for our payroll and other HR tasks, but, the level of service and price was the reason we went with ClearCompany. They've been extremely attentive, have customized almost everything to fit our needs, and have offered training and perks along the way. Paycom is great, but, it doesn't stack up to the level of customization, ease-of-use, or services that ClearCompany provides. I don't think we'll be making a change anytime soon
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The difference between iCIMS Talent Cloud and Salesforce is night and day. We were stuck in the stone age of applicant tracking and metrics. iCIMS has given us the freedom to do with our data as we see useful for us. We are also able to integrate to current HCM/HRIS very easily and effectively.
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Scalability
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iCims is currently pretty good and the best TAS for us at our stage of growth - but further improvement and enhancements will only help make it even better.
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Return on Investment
  • The original ATS was costing us more than when we switched to Clear and it only posted to one major job site only allowing 30 requisitions per month. We have no limitation on job reqs, better tracking, and posting to all major job boards with integration to our payroll and website for less money.
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  • It makes it so much easier to keep the recruit engaged and informed about what is going on in the process.
  • I can speak to multiple people at one time which saves me time in the long run
  • I can keep a record of every time I have had a conversation with a recruit and what was said in those conversations.
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