Handshake vs Simplify
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| Figure | Handshake | Simplify |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $450/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Job Tools | 9.2 (#1) | 7.8 (#8) |
| ATS integrations | Handshake lists integrations for Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, Taleo, Jobvite, SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Infinite BrassRing, and UKG. | Copilot supports common applicant tracking systems and career sites including Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, iCIMS, and Taleo. |
| Mobile app | The Handshake app for iOS and Android lets users search opportunities, apply for jobs, and manage career center appointments. | The iOS app runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later; the maker says an Android app is in the works and the app is currently iOS-only. |
| Support | The Enterprise plan includes premium support and a dedicated customer success account team. | The company directs users to its Help and FAQ site and lists [email protected] for account and privacy requests. |
Plans
Handshake
- BasicFree
- Pro$450 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Promoted jobsPriced on request
Simplify
- Simplify+ 1 Week$19.99 a month
- Simplify+ 1 Month$39.99 a month
- Simplify+ 3 Months$89.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Simplify+ — 1 Month$39.99 a month
- Simplify+ — 3 Months$89.99 a month
In their own words
Handshake
Handshake has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Simplify
Simplify helps job seekers find roles, prepare applications, and keep track of their search through web, browser-extension, and iOS tools. It says it indexes postings from more than 50 job boards and company career pages each day, then ranks them against a user's preferences and experience. The free plan includes job matches, autofill, and a job tracker. Copilot supports career sites and applicant tracking systems including Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, iCIMS, and Taleo; browser support includes Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Arc. Firefox is beta and has no SLA or warranty. Simplify+ adds resume tailoring, bullet rewrites, keyword-gap identification, AI feedback, cover letters, and responses to open-ended application questions. Generated writing can be reviewed and edited before submission. Paid features also include follow-up and recruiter emails, referral requests, networking drafts, and job popularity analytics. Listed Simplify+ prices are $19.99 a month for a one-week term, $39.99 a month for one month, and $89.99 a month for three months. The iOS app requires iOS 17 or later and is currently iOS-only; its resume builder and cover letter generator are web-only. Autopilot provides 20 credits a week, with no rollover or additional purchases currently available.