ZipRecruiter
Sales quote
No public priceask sales
Per year
Quote
No public price
ZipRecruiter vs Handshake
Compare with for .
ZipRecruiter
63%
match · quote
Handshake
67%
match · $5,400/yr
Handshake is the better fit.
It publishes its prices; the other needs a sales quote.
How we work out the matchWhat matters most?
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Handshake
Pro
Flat price, whole team$450.00
× 12 months$5,400.00
Per year
$45.00 per person / mo
$5,400
ZipRecruiter
From FreeFree plan
G2 4.8 · 1,429 reviewsBusinesses hiring several roles at once that want wide distribution and a fixed monthly plan instead of per-click budgets.
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Handshake
From $450Free plan
G2 4.5 · 79 reviewsBusinesses hiring interns, new graduates and entry-level staff, including campus recruiting programs.
Side by side
| ZipRecruiter | Handshake | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Not published; free trial for new employers | Free Basic; Pro $450/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.8 (1,429 reviews) | 4.5 (79 reviews) |
| Best For | Businesses hiring several roles at once that want wide distribution and a fixed monthly plan instead of per-click budgets. | Businesses hiring interns, new graduates and entry-level staff, including campus recruiting programs. |
Pros and cons
ZipRecruiter
Pros
- Wide distribution from a single post
- No per-click or per-application charges
- Job slots reusable once a role is filled
- Round-the-clock support
Cons
- Prices not published
- Distribution can bring volume over fit
- Resume Database not in the entry plan
Handshake
Pros
- Free posting to a large early-career audience
- Campus-specific filters
- Published Basic and Pro prices
- Career fair and event tools
Cons
- Weak for experienced hires
- Free plan limited to 10 messages a month
- Promoted jobs from $34/day add up
Marcus Williams