Head-to-head · Job Tools
Handshake vs JobStreet
Handshake leads on 0 checks, JobStreet on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHandshake · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresJobStreet · 3 of 7
Handshake scores higher on our rubric for job tools: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Handshake is the better fit for employers and career centers recruiting students. JobStreet is the better fit for free job search with mobile application tracking.
- Handshake fits best
Employers and career centers recruiting students
- JobStreet fits best
Free job search with mobile application tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Handshake 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | JobStreet 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Job Tools | #7 in Job Tools |
| Best for | Employers and career centers recruiting students | Free job search with mobile application tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | ISO 27001 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Handshake 0/7 · JobStreet 3/7 | ||
| Job matching | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Resume builder | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| 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 | ✓ (best) |
| 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 → |
JobStreet is an online employment marketplace operated by SEEK for job seekers and employers across Asia-Pacific markets. Job seekers can search roles, receive personalized recommendations and alerts, build a professional profile, upload… 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
JobStreet — where it wins
- AI-powered matches, location and salary filters, and instant job alerts
- Create an online resume, upload multiple resumes, and apply with one tap
- Track applications in real time on web and mobile
Where it doesn't
- Its marketplace focus is on Asia-Pacific job seekers and employers
- The listed platforms are web, iOS, and Android
- Support channels are email and documentation
- Handshake8.6/10 · Free plan
A campus-focused recruiting platform with free job posts and paid outreach and workflow tools.
Visit HandshakeFull verdict → - JobStreet7.9/10 · Free plan
A free job marketplace pairing AI job matches with applications tracking across web and mobile.
Visit JobStreetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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