Indeed
21 · San Francisco · Est. 2004 · 245M+ résumés
The biggest name in the room. I cast the widest net — 245M+ résumés, 60+ countries, every industry. Free to post (up to 3/month), pay-per-click if you want to be seen. I'm integrated with Glassdoor now so you get reviews + salary data in one place. I'm not fancy, but I deliver volume. 4.7% response rate — honest about my odds.
High Volume
Pay-Per-Click
Free Posting
Salary Data
90%+ ATS Integrated
Glassdoor Reviews
All Industries
Looking For
Employers needing volume · All career levels · Entry-level to executive · Anyone who values the widest possible reach
Deal Breakers
97-98% unqualified applicants · Outdated listings · Rising PPC costs · Trustpilot 2.4/5 · Community support only on free
First Message Preview
"Hey! I know I'm not the most targeted option, but nobody has more people in the room than me. Post for free and see who shows up — you might be surprised. Just know that you'll need to sort through a crowd to find your person."
LinkedIn
23 · Sunnyvale · 1B+ members · Microsoft family
I'm not just a job board — I'm a lifestyle. 1 billion+ members. 72% of recruiters actively source here. I'm the only platform where your profile IS your résumé, your network, and your personal brand all at once. Premium Career at ~$30/mo. Recruiter seats at ~$10K/year. Yes, I'm expensive at the top end — but 80% of jobs are filled through networking, and that's literally what I am.
Professional Network
Passive Candidates
InMail Outreach
Verified Profiles
Content Publishing
Sales Navigator
Learning Platform
Looking For
Mid-to-senior professionals · Passive candidates · B2B networking · Employer branding · Anyone who values relationships over transactions
Deal Breakers
Expensive premium tiers · Trustpilot 1.2/5 (suspensions, privacy) · Less effective for blue-collar/hourly · Algorithm punishes lurkers · 21.6M fake accounts culled
First Message Preview
"I noticed we have 47 mutual connections. I'm not the cheapest date, but I'm the one who introduces you to the right people at the right parties. 80% of jobs come through networking — and that's my entire personality."
ZipRecruiter
14 · Santa Monica · 25M MAU · Trustpilot 4.5/5
I don't wait for you to find me — I find you. My AI actively matches and invites candidates. Post once, distribute to 100+ boards automatically. 80% of employers see a strong candidate within 24 hours. Phil, my AI Career Advisor, works for candidates too. Trustpilot 4.5/5 from 12K+ reviews — highest in the category. I'm not the cheapest date ($299/mo+), but I'm worth every penny for speed.
AI Matching
100+ Board Distribution
Phil AI Advisor
Be Seen First
Mobile-First (70%)
One-Click Apply
Looking For
SMB/mid-market employers · Speed-focused hiring · Admin, sales, ops roles · Anyone who wants curated quality over raw volume
Deal Breakers
$299/mo+ per job slot · Irrelevant AI suggestions sometimes · Spam/commission-only listings · No resume database search · Pricing not transparent
First Message Preview
"I already know we'd be great together — my AI analyzed your requirements and I've got 5 candidates waiting. Indeed gives you a haystack; I give you the needle. Want to see them? 80% chance one's perfect."
Glassdoor
18 · San Francisco · 1.8B visits/yr · Indeed family
I believe in radical honesty. 86% of job seekers check my reviews before applying anywhere. I'm not the biggest job board — I'm the place where people decide if a company is worth their time. Real salary data, real interview questions, real employee reviews. Since joining the Indeed family (2018), we share an Employer Branding Hub. I attract candidates who've already done their homework.
Company Reviews
Salary Transparency
Interview Insights
Employer Branding
Indeed Integration
Culture Research
Looking For
Employer branding focus · Culture-conscious candidates · Salary benchmarking · Companies that value transparency and want informed applicants
Deal Breakers
Trustpilot 1.1/5 (review moderation issues) · $199-$699/mo paid plans · Limited job filtering · Best as complement, not replacement · Job posting via Indeed
First Message Preview
"Before we go any further — here's what 2,847 employees actually think about working here. I don't do small talk; I do due diligence. If your culture is strong, I'll send you the best candidates. If it's not, well... they'll find out anyway."
Wellfound
14 · San Francisco · Ex-AngelList Talent · Startups
I only date startup people. Salary + equity displayed upfront. Direct pitches from founders. No cover letters, one-click apply. 150K+ companies, mostly early-stage tech. My 6.4% callback rate beats Indeed (4.7%) and LinkedIn (3.3%) because candidates here self-select for risk tolerance and equity interest. Completely free for employers and candidates. I'm niche, and I love it.
Startup Focus
Equity Transparent
Free Posting
One-Click Apply
Founder Access
Remote-Friendly
No Cover Letters
Looking For
Startup-minded talent · Engineers, PMs, designers · Risk-tolerant candidates · Founders who want to recruit directly · Remote-first teams
Deal Breakers
Niche only (tech/startups) · Not for enterprise or non-tech · Smaller candidate pool · Uncertain long-term viability · Limited outside US tech hubs
First Message Preview
"Forget the corporate dating scene. I'm equity + salary upfront, no games. Our founder just messaged you directly. If you want a 9-to-5 with dental, I'm not your match. If you want to build something from scratch, swipe right."
Handshake
11 · San Francisco · 15M+ seekers · All Fortune 500
I'm the new kid — and I'm changing everything. 15M+ job seekers, all Fortune 500 companies recruiting. I started as campus-only but opened to everyone in 2025. HBCUs saw 73% more employer events. EY reported 125% more engagement from Black and Latino candidates. Free for students. I'm not just a job board — I'm a diversity and inclusion movement disguised as a career platform.
Early Career
DEI Champion
Campus Recruiting
Virtual Career Fairs
Free for Students
Opened to All (2025)
Looking For
Recent grads · Entry-level talent · Internships · Companies committed to diverse hiring · Early-career professionals exploring options
Deal Breakers
Limited for experienced hires · Recently expanded (still proving itself) · Primarily US-focused · Premium employer access required for full features
First Message Preview
"I know I'm young, but I've already got all Fortune 500 companies on my contacts list. If you're just starting out — or if you're an employer who wants to reach the most diverse early-career talent pool in the country — I'm your match. Swipe right for the future."
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