Job posting sites, compared
Six sites, side by side, on the two things that actually change a hiring decision: what it costs and how the listing is sold. 4 of the six publish a price without requiring a sales call; the other two don't, and we say so rather than guess.
| Site | Model | Starting price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Flat fee, 30-day listing | $299 | Niche |
| We Work Remotely | Flat fee, 30-day listing, optional visibility upgrade | $299 | General |
| Indeed | Free posting, or pay-per-click / pay-per-application budget | Free | General |
| Wellfound | Free posting, paid sourcing add-ons | Free | Niche |
| LinkedIn Jobs | Not publicly listed | By quote | General |
| ZipRecruiter | Not publicly listed | By quote | General |
Sources: each board's own pricing or FAQ page, checked September 2026 (see the method block below for the two we couldn't confirm a price for).
Level, specifically
Level is a flat fee, 30-day listing at $299, themed around roles that use AI. The catalog today: 47,040 live postings, 481 companies, 473 of which have posted more than once. Post a job on Level.
Method
- Scope: Pricing and model for all six sites listed, from each site's own pricing/FAQ page.
- Sample: 6 sites; 4 publish a price without a sales call.
- Measured: Checked September 2026. Level's own catalog read live on every page render.
- Currency: USD, no conversions.
- Not measured: LinkedIn Jobs and ZipRecruiter price: two fetch attempts each failed (403, then 404) on their pricing pages, so no number is estimated for them.