Breezy HR vs Handshake
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Breezy HR
Frictionless Kanban ATS with a free plan
Best for: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring
✓Drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline needs zero manager training
✓Genuinely useful free Bootstrap plan
✕Reporting lacks enterprise customization
✕UI feels slightly dated
Handshake
The campus recruiting network: 1,400+ colleges, 18M students
Best for: Employers running campus, internship, and early-career programs
✓Unmatched campus reach: direct registrar-verified student profiles
✓Genuinely free Basic tier for job posting
✕Free tier is tightly limited (10 messages/month)
✕Steep jump from Free/Pro to quote-based Enterprise
Our verdict
Choose Breezy HR if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Handshake doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Handshake if…
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Breezy HR | Handshake |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ~ | ~ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ | ~ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | – | – |
| Multi-job-board posting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ~ |
| AI matching & assistance | ~ | ~ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ~ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | ~ | ~ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ~ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR (official) | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat |
| Handshake (official) | $450/mo (Pro)flat | $450/mo (Pro)flat | $450/mo (Pro)flat |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Breezy HR and Handshake pricing compare?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Handshake pricing starts at $450/mo (Pro) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Breezy HR cost?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free Bootstrap plan (1 active job), then Startup $157/mo, Growth $273/mo, Business $439/mo on annual billing ($189/$329/$529 monthly). 14-day full-feature trial; AI credits, SMS, and onboarding are priced add-ons (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does Handshake cost?
Handshake pricing starts at $450/mo (Pro) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Basic is free (job posting, but capped at 10 messages/mo); Pro is $450/mo with 200 messages/mo; Enterprise is quote-based. Promoted jobs are a flexible-rate add-on. The old $100+/week Plus tier no longer exists (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is Breezy HR best for, and who is Handshake best for?
Breezy HR: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring. Handshake: Employers running campus, internship, and early-career programs.