Handshake vs LineupX

Handshake8.9Visit LLineupX7.8Visit

Higher score Handshake #1 in Career Services Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Handshake

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L LineupX #6 in Career Services Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit LineupX

• Handshake fits best

  Career centers needing a broad employer and student network

• LineupX fits best

  Colleges combining placement and career readiness

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Side by side

Feature	Handshake 8.9/10 Visit ↗	LLineupX 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.8
Ranking	#1 in Career Services Software	#6 in Career Services Software
Best for	Career centers needing a broad employer and student network	Colleges combining placement and career readiness
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Handshake 0/6 · LineupX 5/6
Appointment scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Employer portal	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Job posting workflow	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Outcomes tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Event management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Student mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Free Basic plan supports job posts and a company presence ATS integrations connect applications and status synchronization Web, iOS, and Android apps support students and employers	Placement cycles, eligibility rules, jobs, applications, and employer CRM in one system AI mock interviews, coding practice, assessments, courses, and live classes Web, iOS, and Android apps with Salesforce and SIS integration options
Cons	Basic limits proactive outreach to 10 messages per month Promoted Jobs is an add-on for Basic or Pro Advanced messaging, analytics, and automation are Enterprise features	Pricing requires a custom quote based on modules and cohort size Salesforce and SIS integrations are included in the Enterprise package Support is offered through email
Our verdict	Handshake serves students, employers, and educational institutions through a shared career platform. Employers can post early-career jobs, connect with schools, message candidates, manage applications, promote events and career fairs, and… Read the review →	LineupX is a white-label career-readiness and placement platform for colleges, universities, and skilling companies. It gives students a portal and mobile app for courses, live classes, coding and aptitude practice, AI mock interviews,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Handshake — where it wins

  • Free Basic plan supports job posts and a company presence
  • ATS integrations connect applications and status synchronization
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support students and employers

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic limits proactive outreach to 10 messages per month
  • Promoted Jobs is an add-on for Basic or Pro
  • Advanced messaging, analytics, and automation are Enterprise features

• LineupX — where it wins

  • Placement cycles, eligibility rules, jobs, applications, and employer CRM in one system
  • AI mock interviews, coding practice, assessments, courses, and live classes
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Salesforce and SIS integration options

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a custom quote based on modules and cohort size
  • Salesforce and SIS integrations are included in the Enterprise package
  • Support is offered through email

• Handshake8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad career network with free posting, student engagement, events, and ATS-connected hiring tools.

  Visit HandshakeFull verdict →
• LLineupX7.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad platform linking placement operations, career readiness, learning, and employer engagement.

  Visit LineupXFull verdict →