No. 2 of 29 ·Recruiting Events Software

Handshake

Web · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $450/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Handshake is ranked #2 of 29 in recruiting events software on Freedom251. 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

Best Handshake alternatives

See all 20

Two bars event67 Free tier No. 1$729.17/mo6.6 One bar FairUp Free tier No. 3Free6.4 One bar EasyVirtualFair Paid plans No. 4—5.6 One bar Eventus Paid plans No. 5—5.6 One bar GradLeaders Paid plans No. 6—5.6 No signal ibentos Virtual Job Fair Platform Paid plans No. 7—5.5

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 Freedom251

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

Is Handshake yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote Handshake

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