Directory
Where to post a job
- Job boards
- 5
- With a free option
- 4
Indeed
Generalist
The largest generalist job site. Up to three free US job posts a month, with sponsored posts on a budget you set for more visibility.
Free optionBudget you setLinkedIn
Professional network
The professional network's job board. One free job post at a time, and promoted posts on a daily or total budget for more reach.
Free optionBudget you setGoogle for Jobs
Search engine
Job listings inside Google Search. You don't post to it: Google picks up jobs from websites that mark them up with JobPosting structured data.
Free optionNo paid optionZipRecruiter
Generalist
A paid job marketplace that sends each job to its own site and a network of partner boards, with AI candidate matching. Free trial only.
Paid onlyNot publishedWellfound
Tech & startups
The startup job board formerly called AngelList Talent. Unlimited free job posts, with paid promotion from $200 per job.
Free optionFrom $200 per job
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Job boards compared
| Job board | Free option | Price | How candidates apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indeed | Up to 3 free jobs per calendar month in the US, each live for up to 30 days. Free jobs drop in ranking as newer jobs are posted. | Budget you set | On Indeed (Indeed Apply) or on your own site |
| One free job post active at a time. It runs for 14 days, then pauses, and closes after 30 days unless you promote it. | Budget you set | On LinkedIn (Easy Apply) or on your own site | |
| Google for Jobs | Listing is organic. Google's documentation describes no fee and no paid placement. | No paid option | On your own site or the job board Google found it on |
| ZipRecruiter | A free trial for new employers. There is no permanent free plan. | Not published | On ZipRecruiter (1-Click Apply) or on your own site |
| Wellfound | Unlimited job posts and applicants, free with no time limit. Wellfound's help center says free posts must show compensation. | From $200 per job | On Wellfound, or through to your applicant tracking system |
FAQ
Posting jobs, answered
Where can I post a job for free?
Several big boards have a free option. Google for Jobs lists jobs from careers pages with the right structured data at no cost. Indeed allows up to three free US posts a month, LinkedIn one free post at a time, and Wellfound unlimited free posts for startup roles.
Should I pay to promote a job?
Start free and watch the applicants for a week. Free posts on Indeed and LinkedIn lose visibility over time, so promoting is worth it for roles that are hard to fill or urgent. Pick the board whose audience fits the role rather than spreading a small budget across many.
How do I get my jobs on Google Jobs?
Publish each job on its own page with JobPosting structured data. Jobspage careers pages do this for every job automatically, so your jobs can appear in Google search on any plan, including the free one.
How do I keep applicants from different job boards in one place?
Send every channel to the same careers page. Post the full job on your Jobspage careers page, link to it from job boards and social posts, and every application lands in one pipeline.
One careers page for every job board
Jobspage gives your jobs a home that Google Jobs picks up on its own. Share one link everywhere and keep every applicant in one pipeline.
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