Breezy HR vs iCIMS
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Breezy HR
Frictionless Kanban ATS with a free plan
Best for: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring
✓Drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline needs zero manager training
✓Genuinely useful free Bootstrap plan
✕Reporting lacks enterprise customization
✕UI feels slightly dated
iCIMS
Modular enterprise recruitment suite for regulated industries
Best for: Global enterprises with heavy compliance and frontline volume
✓Scales to pipelines processing 1,000+ hires per year
✓800+ integrations, deep compliance for regulated industries
✕High first-year implementation costs reported
✕Buyers report steep renewal escalations
Our verdict
Choose Breezy HR if…
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose iCIMS if…
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Breezy HR | iCIMS |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ~ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | – | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | ~ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | ~ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR (official) | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat |
| iCIMS (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Breezy HR and iCIMS pricing compare?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). iCIMS uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Breezy HR cost?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free Bootstrap plan (1 active job), then Startup $157/mo, Growth $273/mo, Business $439/mo on annual billing ($189/$329/$529 monthly). 14-day full-feature trial; AI credits, SMS, and onboarding are priced add-ons (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does iCIMS cost?
iCIMS uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only, demo-led with no public pricing. Buyers report meaningful first-year implementation costs and renewal escalations; treat all circulating PEPM figures as unverified (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Breezy HR best for, and who is iCIMS best for?
Breezy HR: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring. iCIMS: Global enterprises with heavy compliance and frontline volume.