Head to head

iCIMS vs PageUp

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

iCIMS

Enterprise

Enterprise talent cloud: a durable ATS with a large services ecosystem. Quote-based, with no MCP.

Where iCIMS fits

  • Enterprise talent organisations running formal selections
  • Companies that need a services ecosystem
  • Desks that want CRM beside the ATS
  • Buyers already inside the iCIMS install base

PageUp

Sales-quoted

Enterprise talent acquisition suite with a strong Asia-Pacific footprint, including universities. Quote-based.

Where PageUp fits

  • Large Asia-Pacific employers
  • Universities in the region
  • Enterprise talent programmes
  • Buyers where PageUp is already in the running

At a glance

DetailiCIMSPageUp
Starting priceEnterpriseSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
Capterra4.3 from 824 reviews3.8 from 10 reviews

Where they pull apart

iCIMS

Stands out: An enterprise ATS footprint for large talent organisations and formal selection processes.

Watch out: No published price, and SMS is sold as an add-on rather than included.

Not the right fit for

  • Small businesses buying a first ATS
  • Teams that need MCP today

PageUp

Stands out: Enterprise hiring across Asia-Pacific, where the US platforms are weaker.

Watch out: No published price, and no MCP.

Not the right fit for

  • Small businesses
  • US staffing agencies

Pros and cons

iCIMS

  • Enterprise ATS plus CRM
  • Public API
  • Services ecosystem for large organisations
  • No published price
  • No MCP
  • SMS costs extra

PageUp

  • Strong Asia-Pacific enterprise footprint
  • Public API
  • Used by universities and large employers
  • No published price
  • No MCP
  • Wrong fit for small or agency desks

What each one costs

iCIMS

Enterprise

Enterprise. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

PageUp

Sales-quoted

Enterprise. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try iCIMS or PageUp for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?