Head-to-head · Job Tools
Handshake vs Huntr
Handshake leads on 0 checks, Huntr on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHandshake · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
Handshake scores higher on our rubric for job tools: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Handshake is the better fit for employers and career centers recruiting students. Huntr is the better fit for job seekers who want an all-in-one application tracker.
- Handshake fits best
Employers and career centers recruiting students
- Huntr fits best
Job seekers who want an all-in-one application tracker
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Side by side
| Feature | Handshake 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Huntr 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Job Tools | #5 in Job Tools |
| Best for | Employers and career centers recruiting students | Job seekers who want an all-in-one application tracker |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $40/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Handshake 0/7 · Huntr 0/7 | ||
| Job matching | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Resume builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Application autofill | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Interview practice | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Cover-letter generator | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Application tracker | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| LinkedIn import | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Handshake brings employers, students, and educational institutions together around early-career hiring. Employers can post jobs, connect with schools, message student candidates, manage applications, promote career events, and build an… Read the review → |
Huntr brings job-search tasks into one workspace for individual job seekers and organizations that support them. Its core combines a resume builder and scoring, job matching, cover-letter generation, application autofill, and a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Handshake — where it wins
- Free Basic plan includes job posts and 10 messages per month
- Pro adds 200 monthly outreach messages and applicant tools
- Supports campus events, school connections, and ATS synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Pro starts at $450 per month
- Basic limits employers to 10 messages per month
- Promoted jobs are an add-on on Basic and Pro
Huntr — where it wins
- Free plan includes a resume builder, job tracker, clipper, and autofill
- Pro adds AI-tailored resumes, cover letters, and advanced matching
- Connects job clipping with LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and other sites
Where it doesn't
- Advanced AI tools and unlimited tracking require Pro
- Pro costs $40 monthly, or $90 every 3 months and $160 every 6 months
- No free Pro trial
- Handshake8.6/10 · Free plan
A campus-focused recruiting platform with free job posts and paid outreach and workflow tools.
Visit HandshakeFull verdict → - Huntr7.9/10 · Free plan
A free job-search workspace with matching, application tracking, and autofill.
Visit HuntrFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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