Link copied to clipboard # Handshake for Employers vs WayUp Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/handshake-for-employers/wayup/export.csv) Handshake for EmployersWayUp[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Handshake for Employers** [ 4.4/5(121) ](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews#reviews) **WayUp** [ 4.1/5(10) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wayup/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Handshake for Employers** No pricing available **WayUp** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Handshake for Employers** 2 months Based on 6 responses **WayUp** Not enough reviews yet Return on Investment **Handshake for Employers** 12 months Based on 6 responses **WayUp** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **Handshake for Employers** $$$$$ **WayUp** Not enough reviews yet Average Discount **Handshake for Employers** 17% **WayUp** Not enough reviews yet ![Handshake for Employers](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ba150054946b4277bc1c2bd4acfd8838/handshake-for-employers.jpg "Handshake for Employers") ![WayUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c664fb720feb79fd908d47db1c6db393/wayup.png "WayUp") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **Handshake for Employers** [ Engagement (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1423410&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Recruitment Efficiency (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1422462&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Inefficiency/Improvement (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1423288&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Availability (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1422786&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **WayUp** Not enough data Integrations **Handshake for Employers** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d1c0d5afb5bd30e148049994e27af23e/smartcrm.png "Product Avatar Image") SmartCRM ](https://www.g2.com/products/smartcrm/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/integrations) **WayUp** Not enough data Ratings Meets Requirements **Handshake for Employers** 8.4 8.471 **WayUp** 8.2 8.210 Ease of Use **Handshake for Employers** 8.4 8.476 **WayUp** 9.2 9.210 Ease of Setup **Handshake for Employers** 8.6 8.660 **WayUp** Not enough data Ease of Admin **Handshake for Employers** 8.7 8.737 **WayUp** Not enough data Quality of Support **Handshake for Employers** 8.8 8.856 **WayUp** 9.2 9.210 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Handshake for Employers** 9.3 9.335 **WayUp** Not enough data Product Direction (% positive) **Handshake for Employers** 7.9 7.968 **WayUp** 4.2 4.28 Features Candidate Relationship Management[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 35 Not enough data Basics Reporting 8.3(won by default) 17 Not enough data Interoperability 7.6(won by default) 9 Not enough data Performance 9.5(won by default) 14 Not enough data Additional Functionality Dashboard 8.9(won by default) 16 Not enough data Cloud 8.9(won by default) 11 Not enough data Mobility 8.3(won by default) 12 Not enough data Content Automation 9.1(won by default) 13 Not enough data File Sharing 8.8(won by default) 10 Not enough data Recruiting and Onboarding Sourcing and Candidate Identification 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Interview Scheduling 8.7(won by default) 18 | Verified Not enough data Applicant Tracking 9.2(won by default) 23 | Verified Not enough data Platform Customization 7.9(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Integration APIs 7.8(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data Internationalization 6.9(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard 8.5(won by default) 27 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Recruiting Automation[Hide 101 FeaturesShow 101 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 36 Not enough data Platform Functionality Sourcing and Candidate Identification 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Job Posting 9.4(won by default) 29 | Verified Not enough data Interview Scheduling 8.7(won by default) 18 | Verified Not enough data Applicant Tracking 9.2(won by default) 23 | Verified Not enough data Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data Resume Database Not enough data Not enough data Talent Pool Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Searchable Database Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data GDPR Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Job Board Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Recruiting Firms Not enough data Not enough data Reference Checking Not enough data Not enough data Social Recruiting Not enough data Not enough data Internal HR Not enough data Not enough data Job Requisition Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Background Screening Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 7.9(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Integration APIs 7.8(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data Internationalization 6.9(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard 8.5(won by default) 27 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Job Search Sites[Hide 117 FeaturesShow 117 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.1 30 Not enough data Platform Basics Reporting 7.4(won by default) 7 Not enough data Interoperability 7.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Performance 8.5(won by default) 8 Not enough data Platform Content Automation 8.6(won by default) 6 Not enough data Search Tools 8.7(won by default) 10 Not enough data Posting Tools 8.5(won by default) 9 Not enough data Resume Posting Not enough data Not enough data Full Text Search Not enough data Not enough data Resume Search Not enough data Not enough data Platform Additional Functionality Dashboard 8.1(won by default) 9 Not enough data Mobility 8.6(won by default) 6 Not enough data Payment 8.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Portal 8.3(won by default) 6 Not enough data Marketing Tools 7.5(won by default) 6 Not enough data Integrations 7.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Payment Gateway Integration Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Content Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Matching Engine Not enough data Not enough data Job Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Job Marketplace Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Resume Database Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Employer Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Recurring/Subscription Billing Not enough data Not enough data Referral Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Interview Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Email Templates Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Resume Parsing Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Social Recruiting Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Applicant Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 7.9(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Integration APIs 7.8(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data Internationalization 6.9(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard 8.5(won by default) 27 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Virtual Career Fair Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 17 Not enough data Planning Promotion 9.1(won by default) 16 Not enough data Registration 9.1(won by default) 17 Not enough data Candidate information 8.9(won by default) 17 Not enough data Scheduling 9.2(won by default) 16 Not enough data Event Experience Multiple devices 8.8(won by default) 16 Not enough data Attendee tracking 8.8(won by default) 17 Not enough data One-on-one chats 9.4(won by default) 16 Not enough data Live broadcasts 9.4(won by default) 13 Not enough data Administration Analytics 8.9(won by default) 17 Not enough data Custom branding 9.0(won by default) 16 Not enough data Recruitment Marketing[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 49 Not enough data Platform Basics Interoperability 7.9(won by default) 18 | Verified Not enough data Performance 9.4(won by default) 21 | Verified Not enough data Integrations 8.5(won by default) 16 | Verified Not enough data Internal Chat Integration Not enough data Not enough data Platform Content Digital Strategy 8.9(won by default) 18 | Verified Not enough data Candidate Relationship Management 8.6(won by default) 26 | Verified Not enough data Employer Branding 9.1(won by default) 23 | Verified Not enough data Social Recruiting 9.0(won by default) 21 | Verified Not enough data Job Management 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Recruitment Management 9.1(won by default) 11 Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Management Not enough data Not enough data Interview Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Platform Performance Marketing Automation 8.2(won by default) 18 | Verified Not enough data File Sharing 7.9(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data Reporting 8.9(won by default) 19 | Verified Not enough data Platform Additional Functionality Dashboard 8.7(won by default) 21 | Verified Not enough data Mobility 8.2(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data Additional Functionality Job Board 9.6(won by default) 8 Not enough data Email Templates Not enough data Not enough data Background Screening Not enough data Not enough data Chatbot Not enough data Not enough data Talent Acquisition Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Careers Page Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Applicant Tracking Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Built-in ATS Not enough data Not enough data Skills Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data Internal HR Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Resume Parsing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data Diversity Recruiting[Hide 108 FeaturesShow 108 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Platform Basics Interoperability Not enough data Not enough data Performance Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Platform Data Platform Search Not enough data Not enough data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Platform Content Automation Not enough data Not enough data Content Creation Not enough data Not enough data Content Library Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Platform Additional Functionality Sourcing and Candidate Identification 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Job Posting 9.4(won by default) 29 | Verified Not enough data Applicant Tracking 9.2(won by default) 23 | Verified Not enough data Unbiased Sourcing Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Benchmarking Not enough data Not enough data Microlearning Not enough data Not enough data Implicit Bias Elimination Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Employee Resource Groups Not enough data Not enough data GDPR Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Diversity Recruiting Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Data Collection Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data DEI Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Career Development Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Unified Communications Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 7.9(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Integration APIs 7.8(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data Internationalization 6.9(won by default) 17 | Verified Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 9.1(won by default) 24 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard 8.5(won by default) 27 | Verified Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Recruiting[Hide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Talent Acquisition Suites[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Handshake for Employers](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ba150054946b4277bc1c2bd4acfd8838/handshake-for-employers.jpg "Handshake for Employers")](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews) Handshake for Employers Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 30.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 37.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 31.8% [![WayUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c664fb720feb79fd908d47db1c6db393/wayup.png "WayUp")](https://www.g2.com/products/wayup/reviews) WayUp Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 30.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 40.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 30.0% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 30.9% 30.0% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 37.3% 40.0% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 31.8% 30.0% Reviewers' Industry [![Handshake for Employers](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ba150054946b4277bc1c2bd4acfd8838/handshake-for-employers.jpg "Handshake for Employers")](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews) Handshake for Employers Financial Services 8.5% Higher Education 8.5% Education Management 7.4% Information Technology and Services 6.4% Non-Profit Organization Management 6.4% Other 62.8% [![WayUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c664fb720feb79fd908d47db1c6db393/wayup.png "WayUp")](https://www.g2.com/products/wayup/reviews) WayUp Public Safety 10.0% Market Research 10.0% Information Technology and Services 10.0% Human Resources 10.0% Hospitality 10.0% Other 50.0% FAQs ## Handshake for Employers vs WayUp FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between WayUp vs Handshake for Employers? Handshake for Employers stands out with a higher G2 rating, more reviews, and a broader set of reviewer-cited strengths compared to WayUp. | [WayUp](https://www.g2.com/products/wayup/reviews) | [Handshake for Employers](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.1/5 (10 reviews) | 4.5/5 (79 reviews) | | — | — | | — | 8.8 | | 9.2 | 9.1 | | Easy to use and search for the right candidate | Engagement, recruitment efficiency, and sourcing efficiency (5 all-time mentions each) | ### How do the pricing models of WayUp and Handshake for Employers compare? Handshake for Employers is rated higher on value-related satisfaction, indicating stronger perceived value compared to WayUp. - **WayUp:** In recent reviews, some users note limited job category options and a desire for more diverse opportunities. - **Handshake for Employers:** Recent reviewers highlight the platform's robust features and support, but several mention that the cost is high, especially for premium features. - **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite Handshake for Employers' ability to reach a larger and more diverse student pool and its advanced segmentation tools as key reasons for choosing it over alternatives. ### What are the best alternatives to WayUp and Handshake for Employers? The top three alternatives to WayUp and Handshake for Employers are Indeed Hiring Platform, LinkedIn Job Search, and —. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WayUp](https://www.g2.com/products/wayup/reviews) | 4.1/5 (10 reviews) | — | — | Easy to use and search for the right candidate | | [Handshake for Employers](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews) | 4.5/5 (79 reviews) | — | Recent reviews note high cost for premium features | Engagement, recruitment efficiency, and sourcing efficiency | | [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) | 4.3/5 (694 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Large candidate pool and effective job matching | | [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1270 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Professional networking and targeted candidate sourcing | ### Which Job Search Sites features should I prioritize when comparing WayUp and Handshake for Employers? Buyers should prioritize candidate sourcing efficiency, engagement tools, ease of use, quality of support, and data insights when comparing WayUp and Handshake for Employers. - **Candidate sourcing efficiency:** Handshake for Employers is cited for recruitment efficiency and sourcing efficiency (5 all-time mentions each); WayUp is praised for ease of connecting with recruiters. - **Engagement tools:** Handshake for Employers has 5 all-time mentions for engagement and 3 for community building; WayUp reviewers highlight ease of connecting with recruiters. - **Ease of use:** WayUp scores 9.2; Handshake for Employers scores 8.5. - **Quality of support:** WayUp scores 9.2; Handshake for Employers scores 9.1. - **Data insights:** Handshake for Employers is frequently cited for providing valuable data and analytics to support recruiting strategies. ### What are the pros and cons of WayUp vs Handshake for Employers? WayUp's headline strength is ease of use, while Handshake for Employers excels in engagement and recruitment efficiency. - **WayUp strengths:** Reviewers highlight ease of use, intuitive interface, and effective candidate search. - **WayUp trade-offs:** Users note limited job category options and a desire for more diverse opportunities. - **Handshake for Employers strengths:** Engagement (5 all-time mentions), recruitment efficiency (5), sourcing efficiency (5), ease of use (4), and strong customer service (2). - **Handshake for Employers trade-offs:** Cost issues (2 all-time mentions), limited availability in some markets (3), and some inefficiency or improvement areas (3). ### Is WayUp or Handshake for Employers better for small businesses? Indeed Hiring Platform is the top-ranked alternative for small businesses, but among WayUp and Handshake for Employers, Handshake for Employers is more frequently used by small-business reviewers. - **WayUp:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers mention ease of use for college recruiting but limited job diversity. - **Handshake for Employers:** Largest segment not specified; recent reviews from small businesses highlight the platform's ability to reach a broad student audience and streamline recruiting, though cost is a consideration. ### Which Job Search Sites platform has better integrations? Reviewer sentiment does not favor either WayUp or Handshake for Employers for integrations, as no integration data is cited for either product. - **WayUp:** No reviewer-cited integrations. - **Handshake for Employers:** No reviewer-cited integrations. ### How do WayUp and Handshake for Employers compare on customer support? WayUp and Handshake for Employers are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 9.2 and 9.1 respectively. - **WayUp:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, with scores of 6.0–7.0 in recent reviews. - **Handshake for Employers:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for being proactive, responsive, and providing actionable guidance, with most recent reviews scoring support at 7.0. ### Which is easier to implement, WayUp or Handshake for Employers? Handshake for Employers is rated 8.8 for Ease of Setup, while WayUp does not have a published score for this dimension. - **WayUp:** Reviewers note setup is straightforward and user-friendly, with scores of 6.0–7.0 in recent reviews. - **Handshake for Employers:** Reviewers consistently report easy and smooth setup, with most recent reviews scoring setup at 7.0 and an overall Ease of Setup score of 8.8. ### Which product has better Data? Handshake for Employers is more frequently cited for its Data capabilities. - **WayUp:** No reviewer-cited strengths or mention counts for Data. - **Handshake for Employers:** Data is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers highlighting valuable analytics and insights for recruiting strategy. 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