Tech riderRev. 28 Sept 2026
Handshake
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web
- 2CostsFree plan · paid from $450/mo
- 3Campus event toolsYes
- 4Student engagementYes
- 5University relationshipsYes
- 6Application workflowsYes
- 7Employer brandingYes
- 8Supported platformsWeb, iOS, Android
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: joinhandshake.com
Overview
Handshake is ranked #3 of 29 in recruiting events software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $450/mo.
Handshake plans and pricing
All plansBasic 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
- Yesjoinhandshake.com
- Paid from
- $450/mojoinhandshake.com
- Campus event tools
- Yesjoinhandshake.com
- Student engagement
- Yesjoinhandshake.com
- University relationships
- Yesjoinhandshake.com
- Application workflows
- Yesjoinhandshake.com
- Employer branding
- Yesjoinhandshake.com
- Supported platforms
- Web, iOS, Androidjoinhandshake.com
Facts
- Product
- Handshake is a career network connecting job seekers, educational institutions, and employers for career discovery, hiring, and upskilling.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Network
- Handshake says its marketplace connects 25 million knowledge workers, more than 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Employer use
- Employers can post jobs, find and message talent, manage applicants, and promote recruiting events and career fairs.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- 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.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- AI and workflow tools
- The Pro plan includes AI-powered applicant tools, team collaboration, and workflow automation.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- 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.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- ATS integrations
- Handshake lists integrations for Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, Taleo, Jobvite, SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Infinite BrassRing, and UKG.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- 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.support.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- The Handshake app for iOS and Android lets users search opportunities, apply for jobs, and manage career center appointments.support.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Security
- Handshake says it is FERPA compliant and its security and privacy compliance program is audited and attested by external parties.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- 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.trust.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Support
- The Enterprise plan includes premium support and a dedicated customer success account team.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Basic plan limits
- Basic employers have 10 messages per month, limited candidate messaging, and up to 100 talent matches per job.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Company history
- Handshake says it was founded in 2014 and lists its San Francisco office in the Financial District.joinhandshake.com · 28 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2014joinhandshake.com · 23 Sept 2026
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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