Handshake

7.2easy start · #2 of 29
in Recruiting Events Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Web. Paid plans from $450/mo.

Handshake is ranked #2 of 29 in recruiting events software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $450/mo.

Handshake plans and pricing

All plans

Basic Free Free 10 messages/month · Simple company presence · Limited talent matching (100 matches/job) joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026

Pro $450/mo $450 per month 200 messages per month · AI-powered applicant tools · Multi-user collaboration · Workflow automation · Promoted jobs add-on joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026

Enterprise Not published Contact for pricing Advanced messaging, promotions, and event support · ATS/XML integrations · Centralized team management · Hiring funnel analytics · Promoted jobs included joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on recruiting events software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $450/mo
Campus event tools: Yes
Student engagement: Yes
University relationships: Yes
Application workflows: Yes
Employer branding: Yes
Supported platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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The record

Product: Handshake is a career network connecting job seekers, educational institutions, and employers for career discovery, hiring, and upskilling.
Network: Handshake says its marketplace connects 25 million knowledge workers, more than 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers.
Employer use: Employers can post jobs, find and message talent, manage applicants, and promote recruiting events and career fairs.
Talent search: Employer search supports filters such as school year, major, GPA, skills, student location, and job role interests, with up to 50 filters on Enterprise.
AI and workflow tools: The Pro plan includes AI-powered applicant tools, team collaboration, and workflow automation.
Branding: Employers can create a Brand Page and post company content on Handshake’s early career social network; Basic and Pro have limited Brand Page access.
ATS integrations: Handshake lists integrations for Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, Taleo, Jobvite, SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Infinite BrassRing, and UKG.
Integration eligibility: The help center says ATS integration is available only to Essentials and Enterprise customers and can be enabled by a company owner or admin.
Mobile app: The Handshake app for iOS and Android lets users search opportunities, apply for jobs, and manage career center appointments.
Security: Handshake says it is FERPA compliant and its security and privacy compliance program is audited and attested by external parties.
Compliance: Handshake’s trust portal states that it maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance and lists GDPR, CCPA, TX-RAMP, UK Cyber Essentials, and PCI compliance.
Support: The Enterprise plan includes premium support and a dedicated customer success account team.
Basic plan limits: Basic employers have 10 messages per month, limited candidate messaging, and up to 100 talent matches per job.
Company history: Handshake says it was founded in 2014 and lists its San Francisco office in the Financial District.
Price from: $450/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Recruiting Events Software in 2026#2 of 29
Best Campus Recruiting Software in 2026#1 of 22

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Sources

joinhandshake.com/about/· checked 28 Sept 2026
joinhandshake.com/employers/pricing/· checked 28 Sept 2026
joinhandshake.com/blog/employers/applicant-tracking-syste· checked 28 Sept 2026
support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/26155576618647-How-to· checked 28 Sept 2026
support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000857707-About-Ha· checked 28 Sept 2026
joinhandshake.com/security/· checked 28 Sept 2026
trust.joinhandshake.com/ai-features· checked 28 Sept 2026
joinhandshake.com· checked 23 Sept 2026