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FlexJobs vs We Work Remotely

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

FlexJobs

Free Free tier

FlexJobs is a vetted remote and flexible job board. It says it does not collect fees from employers. Job seekers pay for a separate membership.

Where FlexJobs fits

  • US employers hiring remote, hybrid, part-time, or flexible roles without a posting fee
  • Teams that want roles in front of remote-focused job seekers who pay to search
  • Employers that value a vetted, low-scam listing environment

Remote-only job board with simple paid posts, at $299 per post.

Where We Work Remotely fits

  • Remote-first companies
  • Teams buying a single remote job post
  • Employers who want a remote-only audience
  • Small teams that do not need a database

At a glance

DetailFlexJobsWe Work Remotely
Starting priceFree$299/post
Free tier✓Yes–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underJob boardsJob boards

Where they pull apart

FlexJobs

Stands out: Every listing is screened before it goes live, which cuts scam posts compared with open boards. Employers are not charged to list roles.

Watch out: Job seekers pay a separate membership to see listings. Employers do not get a per-hire or placement guarantee. The old employer membership and pricing pages are no longer live, so check which posting options exist before you plan around it.

Not the right fit for

  • Companies posting on-site only roles that FlexJobs will not accept
  • Employers that want a self-serve posting product with published plans and resume search

We Work Remotely

Stands out: A remote-only audience, with no subscription to manage.

Watch out: Priced per post rather than monthly, and there is no resume database.

Not the right fit for

  • Office-based hiring
  • Buyers who want a monthly subscription

Pros and cons

FlexJobs

  • No fees for employers, per FlexJobs' own site
  • Listings are vetted before they go live
  • Audience of job seekers who pay to search remote and flexible roles
  • Old employer membership and pricing pages are gone, so posting options are unclear
  • Job seekers must pay separately to see listings
  • No placement guarantee

We Work Remotely

  • Remote-only audience
  • Pay per post, no subscription
  • Simple to use
  • No resume database
  • No API or MCP
  • No use for office-based roles

What each one costs

FlexJobs

Free

FlexJobs says it does not collect fees from employers, and its old employer pricing pages are no longer live. Job seekers pay for a separate FlexJobs membership. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

We Work Remotely

$299/post

From $299 per 30-day job listing, with optional visibility upgrades and discounted bundle packages. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try FlexJobs or We Work Remotely for free?
FlexJobs carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?