Handshake comparisons
Handshake is compared head-to-head with Yello, Symplicity Recruit and JobTeaser and more: 7 head-to-heads in Campus Recruiting Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
Handshake head-to-head
- Handshake vs Yello
- Handshake vs Symplicity Recruit
- Handshake vs JobTeaser
- Handshake vs HirePro University Hiring
- Handshake vs Rakuna
- Handshake vs RippleMatch
- Handshake vs SkillsConnect
Handshake vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Campus event tools | Student engagement | University relationships | Application workflows | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handshake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9.4 | |
| 2 | Yello | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9.2 | ||
| 3 | Symplicity Recruit | Yes | $329/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9.0 |
| 4 | JobTeaser | Yes | €390/yr | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.8 |
| 5 | HirePro University Hiring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.7 | ||
| 6 | Rakuna | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.6 | |||
| 7 | RippleMatch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.5 | |
| 8 | SkillsConnect | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.4 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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