Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
Handshake is the #1 early talent recruiting platform connecting employers with 10M+ students at 1,400+ universities.
Riipen connects students with real work projects from employers as a talent pipeline entry point.
| Feature |
H
Handshake
Campus and Graduate Recruitment
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R
Riipen Work-integrated Learning
Campus and Graduate Recruitment
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|---|---|---|
| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score |
8.3/5
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8.4/5
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| Maintain Score |
8.5/5
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7.1/5
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| Platform Score |
7.5/5
|
7.0/5
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| Total Reviews | 11 verified reviews | 13 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Campus and Graduate Recruitment | Campus and Graduate Recruitment |
| Best For | Enterprise | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Starting Price | Custom | Custom |
| Free Trial | No | ✓ Yes |
| AI Features | ✓ Yes | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| University Network | 1,400+ | — |
| Student Profiles | 10M+ | — |
| Events Management | Yes | — |
| Work-integrated Learning | — | Yes |
| Student Project Work | — | Yes |
| Talent Pipeline Building | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Handshake | View Riipen Work-integrated Learning |
It depends on your priorities. Handshake stands out for: Handshake includes AI-powered features. Handshake is positioned for enterprise teams.
Both are Campus and Graduate Recruitment tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use subscription pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.