Handshake
8.1#1 in recruiting events softwareFrom $450 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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RippleMatch
6.1#16 in campus recruiting softwareFree planFree planWeb
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| Fact | Handshake | RippleMatch |
|---|---|---|
| ATS integrations | Handshake lists integrations for Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, Taleo, Jobvite, SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Infinite BrassRing, and UKG. | Its two-way ATS integrations can push candidates into an ATS, receive status updates, and sync ATS data back to RippleMatch. |
| Company history | Handshake says it was founded in 2014 and lists its San Francisco office in the Financial District. | Founder and CEO Andrew Myers founded RippleMatch in 2016. |
| Events | Users can discover and attend virtual or in-person career fairs, networking sessions and resume workshops. | RippleMatch provides centralized management for in-person and virtual recruiting events, including mobile-friendly check-in and attendance tracking. |
| Founded | Handshake says it was founded in 2014. | 2016 |
| Product | Handshake is a career network connecting job seekers, educational institutions, and employers for career discovery, hiring, and upskilling. | RippleMatch is an AI-powered university recruitment platform for early-career recruiting. |
Handshake plans
- BasicFree
- Pro$450 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Promoted jobsPriced on request
RippleMatch plans
- Candidate NetworkFree
- Employer subscriptionsPriced on request
Pick Handshake if…
Handshake may suit employers recruiting early-career talent as well as job seekers using its mobile app to explore and apply for opportunities. Employers considering ATS integrations should note that access is limited to Essentials and Enterprise.
Pick RippleMatch if…
It suits employers recruiting students and other early-career candidates, as well as job seekers looking for role matches. Employers should note that candidates cannot filter matches by company name and some opportunities are match-only.