Zorlya vs Handshake.
Pick Handshake if you are a student or recent graduate who wants internships and campus events. Pick Zorlya if you want roles from every kind of employer scored against your resume.
Job board. Last checked 26 October 2026
What each one costs.
| Plan | Zorlya | Handshake |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated |
| Cheapest paid plan | $7.50/month, billed yearly | Not statedSource for the Handshake price |
On the overview rows
- Scores a job against your resume: Zorlya yes, Handshake not stated
- Explains the score: Zorlya yes, Handshake not stated
- Application tracker: Zorlya yes, Handshake not stated
- Cover letters: Zorlya yes, Handshake not stated
In their own words, shortened
"The network built for starting or restarting your career", described as "The career network for the AI economy".
SourceFinding the roles that fit a resume you already have
Across 130+ sources, with the reasons for each score. Jobs show in the app after you sign in.
Students and recent graduates. The page says "Find jobs and internships" and quotes students from named universities.
SourceSide by side.
| What you get | Zorlya | Handshake |
|---|---|---|
| Where jobs come from | 130+ sources Public boards and applicant tracking systems, read in the app after sign in | Jobs and internships from employers, across industries such as finance, software, healthcare and law. It does not list supported countries.Source |
| Fit scoring | Scored against your resume 4 dimensions, each with its evidence | "Get personalized job recs". A score is not shown.Source |
| Score explanation | YesGives the reasons for each score | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Cover letters | YesDrafted from matched experience | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Application tracking | YesKanban pipeline | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Use from your own AI client | YesMCP server over OAuth, on Pro | Not stated on its site. No MCP server, API or AI assistant integration was found.Source |
| Price | Free, Plus $9/month, Pro $19/month. Pricing | Only the AI Skills Studio is described as "Free to get started". Candidate pricing is not stated.Source |
Every Handshake cell links to the page the fact was read from. Where its site is silent, the cell says so.
The rest of the picture.
| What you get | Zorlya | Handshake |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension and autofill | No. You apply on the employer’s own page. A browser extension is planned and in development, and it is not released. | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Applies for you | No. It scores, explains and drafts. You decide and you apply. | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Resume tools | Resume upload and parsing, an in-app keyword check against one posting, resume tailoring to a job, and a resume builder with PDF. | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Interview prep | Interview prep for a job. | Not stated on its site.Source |
| LinkedIn tools | No LinkedIn profile tool. | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Mobile | A web app that works on a phone. No separate phone app is released. | A "Get the app" section is on the page.Source |
| Free plan | The job feed, match scores with their reasons, saved jobs (up to a limit) and the tracker are free. | Not stated on its site.Source |
| Your data | Your resume feeds your scores. An employer sees it only if you apply to its role or opt in to the talent pool. | Not stated on its site.Source |
- You want roles from boards and ATS feeds in one place
- You want to know why a role scored the way it did
- You want to drive your search from Claude or another MCP client (Pro plan)
- You want the feed, the scores and the tracker free, with no card
- You want to apply yourself, with nothing sent on your behalf
Worth knowing about Handshake
- Its student quotes mention filtering for visa status restrictions, which one student said saves international students time.Source
- The page promotes "Earn through AI projects" through Handshake AI, which is separate from job search.Source
- Its pages do not describe a resume score or an explanation of why a job is suggested.Source
How this was checked
Read on 2026-10-26 from joinhandshake.com after its robots.txt, which has no rule for this page. One page was read, the students page. Quotes from students are not used as facts about the product. Prices change, so check the tool’s own page before you buy. Checked 26 October 2026. Corrections go to the Contact page.
Short answers.
Can I use both?
Yes. Handshake lists roles for students through campus networks. Zorlya scores roles from many employer kinds against your resume.
Does Zorlya apply to jobs for me?
No. It scores, explains and drafts. You decide and you apply.
Can I move my applications over?
There is no import today. A card on the Zorlya board belongs to a job in the Zorlya feed, so applications are added from there, by hand or by asking your MCP client to call track_application.
See which of 130+ sources fit you today.
Create a free account, add your resume and read the reason behind each score.
- Sign up, freeEvery account is verified by email: enter the code we send you and your account opens. Your resume becomes your profile.
- Read the feedRoles are scored on four parts, each with its reason.
- Tailor one resumeAccept or skip each suggested edit.