Counterpunch · Offer negotiation
Negotiate your job offer with a plan, not a guess.
Counterpunch reads your whole offer — cash, bonus, equity, benefits, schedule — and builds three ranked ways to counter it, each with exact asks and a script ready to send.
One free run included with your account — no card required.
How it works
01
Tell us about the offer
Paste the offer letter or fill in the numbers — cash, equity, benefits, schedule, whatever you've got.
02
Get three ranked strategies
Safe, balanced, and bold counters, ranked by how much risk you're willing to take.
03
Send the script
Each strategy comes with copy-ready language, so you're not staring at a blank email.
Three strategies, ranked by risk
Pick the amount of risk you're comfortable with.
Safe
Protects the offer
A counter built to hold what you've already got while still asking for more — for when the relationship matters more than squeezing every dollar out.
Balanced
The standard counter
A reasonable, well-supported ask most candidates land on — enough upside to matter, without reading as aggressive.
Bold
Highest upside, real risk
The maximum defensible ask, for when you're willing to trade some risk for the strongest possible outcome.
What Counterpunch looks at
Every part of the package, not just the base number.
- · Base salary
- · Bonus
- · Equity
- · Sign-on
- · Benefits
- · Time off
- · Schedule / in-office days
- · Title and level
- · Start date
Worth knowing
Counterpunch is a negotiation coach, not a guarantee, and not legal or financial advice. It can't promise a specific outcome — a lower offer, a longer search, or a negotiation that doesn't go your way are all real possibilities. Use it alongside your own judgment.
Counterpunch FAQ
Does Counterpunch guarantee I'll get more money?
No. Counterpunch is a negotiation coach, not a guarantee — it can't promise a specific outcome, and no negotiation tool honestly can. What it does is make sure you're asking for the right things, in the right order, with language that's already been thought through.
What does Counterpunch actually look at?
Your whole offer: base salary, bonus, equity, sign-on, benefits, time off, schedule and in-office days, title and level, and start date — plus the posted range and your own priorities, so the counter reflects what actually matters to you.
Is my offer information kept private?
Yes. We use what you submit to generate your results and don't share or sell it. See the privacy policy for the full detail on how offer letter data is handled.
How much does it cost?
Every account gets one free run. After that, a single pass or an unlimited plan — see current pricing for exact numbers.
More questions? See the full FAQ.