Handshake vs Teal

Handshake8.6Visit TTeal8.1Visit

Higher score Handshake #2 in Job Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Handshake

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T Teal #3 in Job Tools 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Teal

• Handshake fits best

  Employers and career centers recruiting students

• Teal fits best

  Applicants tailoring resumes to multiple job listings

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Side by side

Feature	Handshake 8.6/10 Visit ↗	TTeal 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.1
Ranking	#2 in Job Tools	#3 in Job Tools
Best for	Employers and career centers recruiting students	Applicants tailoring resumes to multiple job listings
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$29/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Chrome extension
Integrations	9 integrations	4 integrations
Features Handshake 0/7 · Teal 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
Our review
Pros	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	Create unlimited resume versions and import from LinkedIn or documents Compare resumes with job descriptions and see Match Scores Track jobs via Chrome extension; integrates with LinkedIn and job boards
Cons	Pro starts at $450 per month Basic limits employers to 10 messages per month Promoted jobs are an add-on on Basic and Pro	Free plan limits templates to 10 and AI credits Teal+ starts at $13 weekly, which can add up for ongoing use PDF is the stated export format
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 →	Teal combines a browser-based resume builder with tools for managing a job search. Applicants can create unlimited resume versions, import information from LinkedIn or PDF/Word documents, review resume structure and content, and compare 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

• Teal — where it wins

  • Create unlimited resume versions and import from LinkedIn or documents
  • Compare resumes with job descriptions and see Match Scores
  • Track jobs via Chrome extension; integrates with LinkedIn and job boards

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits templates to 10 and AI credits
  • Teal+ starts at $13 weekly, which can add up for ongoing use
  • PDF is the stated export format

• Handshake8.6/10 · Free plan

  A campus-focused recruiting platform with free job posts and paid outreach and workflow tools.

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• TTeal8.1/10 · Free plan

  A resume builder and job tracker with useful free features and paid AI tools.

  Visit TealFull verdict →