Head to head

Himalayas vs We Work Remotely

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

Himalayas

Quote Free tier

Himalayas is a remote-only job board where employers post jobs, search talent and message candidates for free. The only spend is optional: $299 to pin a post for 30 days or $99 for a newsletter feature. It fits startups and remote-first teams that want a no-cost channel for remote roles.

Where Himalayas fits

  • Remote-first startups on a tight budget
  • Teams hiring remote engineers worldwide
  • Employers who want to source, not just post
  • Recruiters working from AI assistants

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

DetailHimalayasWe Work Remotely
Starting priceQuote$299/post
Free tier✓Yes–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underJob boards, SourcingJob boards

Where they pull apart

Himalayas

Stands out: Posting, company profiles and unlimited candidate messaging are all free, which is uncommon for a board of this size. Employers can search a directory of 200,000+ job seekers rather than waiting for applicants. An MCP server lets you post jobs and run candidate searches from Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Cursor.

Watch out: Every job is reviewed before it goes live, and listings expire after 30 days. It only covers remote roles, so it will not help with onsite or hybrid hiring. No ATS integrations are named in the employer docs, so applicants may need manual handling.

Not the right fit for

  • Onsite or hybrid roles
  • Teams needing ATS sync out of the box
  • Employers wanting guaranteed applicant volume

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

Himalayas

  • Posting and messaging are free
  • Searchable talent directory of 200,000+ profiles
  • Jobs API and MCP server for AI-driven hiring
  • Remote roles only
  • Listings expire after 30 days
  • No named ATS integrations

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

Himalayas

Quote

Posting a job on Himalayas is free once your company profile is filled out, and listings run for 30 days. Candidate messaging is free and unlimited for verified employers. Paid upgrades are a pinned post for $299, which sits at the top of search results for 30 days, and a $99 feature in the weekly newsletter. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 26 Sep 2026

We Work Remotely

$299/post

From ~$299/post. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

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

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 26 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?